Gag Reflex, Thanks Einstein!

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[Sean Marshall]

What do you mean by not coursing your fingers?

[Ross Davidson]

So, as long as you're not closing your hand you can rape choke? Hmmmmmmmm

[Aaron Gustaveson]

yeah, that what the rape choke is, basically posting your open hand on the throat but you cant squeeze.

[Eddie Bravo]

Got it last night. It's a great addition to the RG, takes a lot of practicing, many levels to it's mastery

[Jee Kim]

This is quite possibly my favorite post ever.

The gag reflex isn't so different from a very common fist choke from mount where you just ram a first into a person's throat from the side and bring the opposite forearm under the neck to support the "choking" arm. I think it's probably the first thing I learned a while back when I started in gi, and the guy held his own sleeve to secure the grip/submission.

It's a dick move but it's still technically a blood choke because you are aiming for the carotid artery. The beauty of the gag reflex is that, in conjunction with a submission like the triangle and a stubborn opponent, it's an additional arsenal you can use to finish the fight.

[Sean Marshall]

So, as long as you're not closing your hand you can rape choke? Hmmmmmmmm

At least thats the rule for mma fighting. Some grapple tournaments might have different rules

[Ebhurts]

Literally used this last night, my opponent responded the exact way Einstein said he would and I transitioned like he said to do at the right time and TAP! I was like yeah dude I learned that on Saturday.... haha

and the path from lockdown, was hitting it over n over. loved the workshop, definitely got to apply everything quickly

[Chad Clark]

I like hitting it from the n/s kimura if they are defending the armlock with a kung-fu death grip.