BJJ gi techniques

There are 9 gi-only techniques in Rolla's library. They use the collar, sleeve or trousers of the gi, so they do not work in no-gi.

The gi is the jacket, belt and trousers you train in. You can grab it, so it adds chokes and guards that no-gi does not have.

Gi chokes

Cross Collar ChokeGiBoth hands deep in the collar, crossed. From mount and closed guard. Gi only.
Ezekiel ChokeGiOne hand inside your own sleeve, the other forearm across the throat. Gi only.
Bow and Arrow ChokeGiFrom the back: collar in one hand, leg in the other. Gi only.
Clock ChokeGiA collar choke on someone in turtle. Gi only.
Baseball Bat ChokeGiTwo stacked hands on the collar, then a turn. Gi only.
Loop ChokeGiOne collar grip loops around a low head. Gi only.
Paper Cutter ChokeGiFrom side control, collar grip and forearm across the throat. Gi only.

Many moves work in both, but feel different in the gi. These pages explain the grips.

Gi technique	No-gi move to use instead
Cross collar choke	Arm triangle
Ezekiel choke	Arm triangle
Bow and arrow choke	Rear naked choke
Clock choke	D'Arce, anaconda, or take the back
Baseball bat choke	D'Arce or arm triangle
Loop choke	Guillotine or an arm-in choke
Paper cutter choke	Arm triangle or north-south choke
Spider guard	Wrist control with feet on the arms
Collar-and-sleeve guard	Collar tie and wrist control

Try itPick an answer. No sign-in needed.

You train no-gi and your partner turtles. Which choke can you NOT use?

The Spider and cross-grip guard unit turns this into short lessons: you see a position and pick the best move.

Spider and cross-grip guard is part of the Purple belt, included in Rolla Plus. Start free with Foundations and the white belt.