Dive into the fascinating world of air chokes, where cutting off breath provides a tactical edge in Jiu-Jitsu! Discover how these techniques can be safely executed and the psychology behind them. Learn about the connection to famous submissions like the guillotine and why air chokes deserve respect, dispelling myths around them being 'dirty.' Uncover tricks to accelerate their effectiveness by triggering the gag reflex.
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How Air Chokes Work
Air chokes cut off breathing by compressing the trachea or covering the mouth, not blood flow to the brain.
They generally act slower than carotid (blood) chokes because they rely on the opponent's breath-holding and panic response.
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Be Patient And Manage Force
Be mindful air chokes often take longer because opponents can hold their breath and use psychological resistance.
Use patience and manage your force so you don't exhaust yourself before the choke finishes.
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Protect The Trachea During Training
Prioritize safety and avoid excessive force that could damage the trachea when applying air chokes.
Train so taps come from the choke itself, not fear of windpipe injury.
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In this week's mini-episode we discuss air choke mechanics! Air chokes involve cutting off your opponent's ability to breathe by either compressing their trachea ("windpipe") or covering their mouth. Air chokes often don't act as quickly as blood chokes, but there are ways to speed them up by triggering the gag reflex. We also talk about why air chokes are legitimate techniques and should not be thought of as "dirty."
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