The Basics

Vertical Crash Choke

In this video you’re going to learn how to play a Vertical Choke. There are 6 parts to a Vertical Crash Choke.

The breakdown:

1. Vertical
2. A Position
3. V Position
4. Contact
5. Crash Choke
6. Push Out

Important information:

• The prep, angles, contact, etc are all the same for a choke as they are a crash
• Choke position should be symmetrical
• Use as much surface area of your body to cut off the sound
• Choke position should be an A shape in your armpits
• When you push back out to set after the choke, make sure it’s strong, fast, and has some oomph