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Baseball Bat Choke Using Your Opponent's Gi #gichoke #jiujitsu #jiujitsutechnique #friscotx

Baseball Bat Choke Using Your Opponent's Gi #gichoke #jiujitsu #jiujitsutechnique #friscotx

From Diamondback Jiu-Jitsu

August 3, 2026

The baseball bat choke is one of the most effective gi submissions, but the small details make all the difference. In this technique breakdown, Professor Matthew Jones demonstrates how to secure a baseball bat choke using your opponent's gi after completing a guard pass into side control. Learn the proper palm-up grip, how deep your grip should be, where to position your elbow, and why these adjustments create a much tighter finish. He also demonstrates a knee-on-belly variation and explains common mistakes that can prevent the choke from working. Whether you're a white belt building your submission game or an experienced grappler refining your technique, these details can help improve your finishing percentage during live rolls.

If you are in the Frisco, Texas area and want to learn Jiu Jitsu or continue your Jiu Jitsu training, contact Professor Matthew Jones at:

Diamondback Jiu-Jitsu
8981 2nd St #200
Frisco, TX 75034
(214) 407-8641
https://diamondbackbjj.com/

BrazilianJiuJitsu #SideControl #BJJTechnique #friscotexas

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