Gogoplata Choke

The gogoplata choke is one of the least common submissions used in mixed martial arts. It is also knowns as Kagato-Jime in Judo. Then it became popular in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which is where it’s popularity increased. In order to perform this submission technique, you must be very flexible. That is one of the main reasons why it is hardly seen. Despite the fact you need to be very flexible to perform this submission, it is still a very effective chokehold technique. If you want to increase your flexibility in order to perform the gogoplata, focus on your hamstrings and glutes.

How to perform the gogoplata choke:
1. Take your opponent down with your opponent on top of you.
2. Get your leg under your chin so that your shin is against your opponent’s throat.
3. Put your hands behind your opponent’s head and pull down. This will put pressure on their neck against your shin.
4. You can put your other leg behind your opponent’s head to really lock in the choke.

Things to remember:

  • The gogoplata choke, like all chokeholds, should not be applied without supervision. Supervision is especially important with this submission tactic because you can possibly have your opponent coughing up blood. Don’t hold the choke after the tap or after your opponent has lost consciousness.
  • There are a number of variations to the gogoplata choke that can be learned and applied for effectiveness.
  • This is a very painful submission tactic. Your opponent may tap out simply from the pain before they are actually knocked out.
  • The gogoplata choke can be very painful to perform if you are not flexible, so make sure to stretch.
  • The gogoplata choke can be used to compress the carotid arteries instead of the trachea if you turn your opponent’s head to the side.
  • If you flex your foot, you can possibly apply pressure to both a carotid artery and the windpipe.

    • See the gogoplata in an MMA fight: