# What is a Von Flue choke?

The Von Flue choke is a shoulder choke that punishes opponents who hold a guillotine too long when you pass to side control. Named after UFC fighter Jason Von Flue who made it famous, you apply it by passing to side control while they maintain a guillotine grip, then driving your shoulder into their...

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