Most of us have been taught how to use our opponent’s lapel to choke them, but our own lapels’ choking potential is often left forgotten.
In this video, Bo Walaszek demonstrates the simple, but effective “bowtie choke,” plus a few plan B options for if your opponent tries to defend against it. Experiment with it a bit, and whether or not you think it’s a good fit for you, you can at least start using it to get your brain thinking about all the ways you can weaponize your own gi.
