What is a gogoplata?

The gogoplata is an exotic submission that uses your shin bone to choke your opponent's neck. From rubber guard or mission control (overhook on their head while in guard), you bring your shin across the front of their throat and pull their head down onto your shin. The pressure crushes their trachea. It is one of the most unorthodox submissions in BJJ, requiring excellent hip flexibility to execute. Setup typically involves breaking their posture, swimming your leg to their shoulder, then bringing your foot to their neck. The gogoplata was popularized by 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and Eddie Bravo. While rare at high levels, it is effective when opponents do not see it coming. Variations include the gogoplata from mount (the looplata) and the reverse gogoplata.