# What is a bow and arrow choke?

The bow and arrow choke is a powerful gi choke from back control. You grip their collar with one hand and their pants with the other, then extend your body like drawing a bow. The collar cuts into their neck while your leg blocks their hip. One of the highest percentage gi submissions.

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**Tags:** technique, gi

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