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Watch: How Jean Silva Shocked Bryce Mitchell with a Perfect Ninja Choke at UFC 314 – Ninja Choke Instructional Guide

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Jean Silva had a breakout performance at UFC 314 when he submitted Bryce Mitchell using a Ninja Choke. This is a vital submission used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which was utilized perfectly to put away the aggressive grappler from the USA. Here, let’s break down the steps for doing a Ninja Choke.

Ninja Choke How To

To begin, establish side control and open your opponent’s gi, grabbing the far-side bottom lapel. Feed the lapel to your choking arm while maintaining shoulder pressure to keep your opponent defensive.

Block their far hip with your hand to prevent them from following your movement, then transition to a north-south position.