Understanding Neck Cranks: Techniques and Safety Considerations

In this week's mini-episode we discuss crank mechanics!  Cranks are submissions that attack the cervical spine (the neck).  We discuss the ethics of cranks, how to engage with them safely, and their relevance to rulesets.

Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:

Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics

Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics

Mini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanics

Read up on the different types of chokes:
https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/

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