# What is a north-south choke?

The north-south choke attacks from the north-south position by wrapping your arm around their neck and squeezing with your shoulder. You lie chest-to-chest facing opposite directions, thread your arm under their neck, and drop your shoulder into their throat while sprawling your hips back. The choke...

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