# What is a baseball bat choke?

The baseball bat choke grips the collar with both hands positioned like holding a baseball bat. You spin to tighten the choke as your opponent passes or you pass them. It is sneaky - people often do not realize they are caught until it is too late. Works from top or bottom.

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**Tags:** technique, gi

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