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'''Jūji-jime''' literally translates as “Figure-10 strangle.” The Japanese character for the number ten (jū) looks like a plus sign; so in Japanese, cross-shapes are “Figure-10s”. Keeping with the spirit of the name, we will call jūji-jime the '''cross strangle''', for obvious reasons.

While “choke” and “strangle” are often used interchangeably, these terms have specific meanings which should be understood. An “air choke” constricts an opponent’s trachea, restricting their air supply, leading to asphyxia. A strangulation, or “blood choke” constricts the carotid arteries, restricting blood flow to the brain, leading to hypoxia. In general, strangulation is preferred because:
*'''Improperly applied air chokes can be unintentionally fatal''', if the opponent’s trachea were to be accidentally crushed.
*'''Strangulation is fast-acting.''' When blood flow is cut off to the brain, unconsciousness occurs within ~10-15 seconds. Like holding your breath underwater, air chokes can take 1-2 minutes to result in unconsciousness.
*'''Strangulation is deceptive.''' The opponent may not realize a stranglehold has been applied, since they are not gasping for air.
*'''Strangulation is synergistic.''' The more the opponent resists, they faster they will consume their remaining oxygen, and the faster the technique works.
*'''Strangulation does not require physical strength.''' Children and the elderly can use these techniques unimpeded.

In general, strangles make triangles. A cross strangle constricts the opponent’s carotid arteries with your ridgehands or shuto, using the back of their collar as an anchor point.

There are three ways to perform a cross strangle, but since they operate in the same way, they are considered variations and not different moves, ''per se''. You can grab the opponent’s collar palms-up, palms-down, or a combination. A palms-down grip may be easier in the heat of the moment, but a palms-up grip offers a deeper, fuller grasp. If you are using a combination grip, the palms-down hand should be on top. All three versions are “correct,” though one might be more appropriate than the other in a given situation; this is why fighting systems are considered to be ''arts'', and not ''sciences''.

To ensure the safety of your training partners, '''it is imperative that you release this technique as soon as your training partner “taps out” and signals that you were successful in applying the technique'''. This is done by gently slapping against you, themselves, the mat, or by saying “tap”.
To perform a cross strangle:
#Opposite-side grab the opponent’s collar, as high as possible. Ideally, you grab behind their neck. This way, if the technique fails, then you will still maintain control of the opponent’s head, and this grip can be used to off-balance the opponent to create new opportunities.
#Repeat Step 1 with your other hand. Be sure that the opponent does not sick their arm between your crossed arms; this is a common defense which weakens the technique.
#Curl your wrists towards you, as though you were performing wrist rolls with dumbbells. '''Tighten slowly when practicing with your partner''', as this technique works extremely fast. Even a subtle curling motion will produce results.
#*If a stronger strangle is needed, pull the opponent towards you, as though you were performing bicep curls with dumbbells or a barbell.

[viedo of cross chokes, fast and slow, from the front, side, and above. ]

A common mistake is trying to tighten the strangle by pulling your elbows out and away, like Clark Kent tearing his shirt off to become Superman. This is inefficient, and the opponent can push and pull on your elbows to break your grip and/or off-balance you. Again, tighten the strangle with a wrist curl motion.

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 *'''Strangulation does not require physical strength.''' Children and the elderly can use these techniques unimpeded.
-There are three ways to perform a cross strangle, but since they operate in the same way, they are considered variations and not different moves, ''per se''. You can grab the opponent’s collar palms-up, palms-down, or with a combination. A palms-down grip may be easier in the heat of the moment, but a palms-up grip offers a deeper, fuller grasp. If you are using a combination grip, the palms-down hand should be on top. All three versions are “correct,” though one might be more appropriate than the other in a given situation; this is why fighting systems are considered to be ''arts'', and not ''sciences''.
+There are three ways to perform a cross strangle, but since they operate in the same way, they're more like variations than different moves, ''per se''. You can grab the opponent’s collar palms-up, palms-down, or with a combination. Getting a palms-down is easier in the heat of the moment, but a palms-up grip offers a deeper, fuller grasp. If you are using a combination grip, the palms-down hand should be on top. All three versions are “correct,” though one might be more appropriate than the other in a given situation; this is why fighting systems are ''arts'', and not ''sciences''.
-To ensure the safety of your training partners, '''it is imperative that you release this technique as soon as your training partner “taps out” and signals that you were successful in applying the technique'''. This is done by gently slapping against you, themselves, the mat, or by saying “tap”.
+To ensure the safety of your training partners, '''it is imperative that you release this technique as soon as your training partner signals that you were successful in applying the technique'''. This is done by gently slapping against you, themselves, the mat, ("tapping out") or by saying “tap”.
 To perform a cross strangle:
-#Opposite-side grab the opponent’s collar, as high as possible. Ideally, grab behind their neck; if the technique fails, then you will still maintain control of the opponent’s head, and this grip can be used to off-balance the opponent into create new opportunities.
+#Opposite-side grab the opponent’s collar, as high as possible. Ideally, grab behind their neck; if the technique fails, then you will still maintain control of their head, and this grip can off-balance the opponent and create new opportunities.
-#Repeat Step 1 with your other hand. Be sure that the opponent does not sick their arm between your crossed arms; this is a common defense which weakens the technique.
+#Repeat Step 1 with your other hand. Be sure that the opponent does not slide hand between your crossed arms; this is a common counter.
-#Curl your wrists towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZ_iT8rn70 wrist curls with dumbbells]. '''Tighten slowly when practicing with your partner'''; this technique works ''extremely'' fast. Even a subtle curling motion will produce results.
+#Curl your wrists towards you, as though you were [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZ_iT8rn70 wrist curling dumbbells]. '''Tighten slowly when practicing with your partner'''; this technique works ''extremely'' fast, and even a subtle curling motion produces results.
 #*If a stronger strangle is needed, pull the opponent towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85kXYq7Ssh4 bicep curls].
   [viedo of cross chokes,  fast and slow, from the front, side, and above.]
-A common mistake is trying to tighten the strangle by pulling your elbows out and away, like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cdxCTmviT0 Clark Kent tearing his shirt off to become Superman]. This is inefficient, and the opponent can push and pull on your elbows to break your grip and/or off-balance you. Again, tighten the strangle with a wrist curl motion.
+A common mistake is trying to apply the strangle by pulling your elbows out and away, like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cdxCTmviT0 Clark Kent tearing his shirt off to become Superman]. This is inefficient, and the opponent can push and pull on your elbows to break your grip and/or off-balance you. Again, tighten the strangle with a wrist curl motion.
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−	'''Jūji-jime''' literally translates as “Figure-10 strangle.” The Japanese character for the number ten (jū) looks like a plus sign; so ~~in Japanese,~~ cross-shapes are “Figure-10s”. Keeping with the spirit of the name, we will call jūji-jime the '''cross strangle'''. In general, strangles make triangles. A cross strangle constricts the opponent’s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_carotid_artery carotid arteries] with your [[Ridgehand_strike#hait.C5.8D\|ridgehands]] or [[Shutō\|shutō]], using the back of their collar as an anchor point.	+	'''Jūji-jime''' literally translates as “Figure-10 strangle.” The Japanese character for the number ten (jū) looks like a plus sign; so cross-shapes are “Figure-10s” in Japanese. Keeping with the spirit of the name, we will call jūji-jime the '''cross strangle'''. In general, strangles make triangles. A cross strangle constricts the opponent’s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_carotid_artery carotid arteries] with your [[Ridgehand_strike#hait.C5.8D\|ridgehands]] or [[Shutō\|shutō]], using the back of their collar as an anchor point.

	While “choke” and “strangle” are often used interchangeably, these terms have specific meanings which should be understood. An “air choke” constricts an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Windpipe\|trachea]], restricting their air supply. A strangulation, or “blood choke” constricts the [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck\|carotid arteries]], restricting blood flow to the brain. In general, strangulation is preferred because:		While “choke” and “strangle” are often used interchangeably, these terms have specific meanings which should be understood. An “air choke” constricts an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Windpipe\|trachea]], restricting their air supply. A strangulation, or “blood choke” constricts the [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck\|carotid arteries]], restricting blood flow to the brain. In general, strangulation is preferred because:

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 #Repeat Step 1 with your other hand. Be sure that the opponent does not sick their arm between your crossed arms; this is a common defense which weakens the technique.
 #Curl your wrists towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZ_iT8rn70 wrist curls with dumbbells]. '''Tighten slowly when practicing with your partner'''; this technique works ''extremely'' fast. Even a subtle curling motion will produce results.
-#*If a stronger strangle is needed, pull the opponent [[towards]] you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85kXYq7Ssh4 bicep curls].
+#*If a stronger strangle is needed, pull the opponent towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85kXYq7Ssh4 bicep curls].
   [viedo of cross chokes,  fast and slow, from the front, side, and above.]

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−	'''Jūji-jime''' literally translates as “Figure-10 strangle.” The Japanese character for the number ten (jū) looks like a plus sign; so in Japanese, cross-shapes are “Figure-10s”. Keeping with the spirit of the name, we will call jūji-jime the '''cross strangle'''~~, for obvious reasons~~. In general, strangles make triangles. A cross strangle constricts the opponent’s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_carotid_artery carotid arteries] with your [[Ridgehand_strike#hait.C5.8D\|ridgehands]] or [[Shutō\|shutō]], using the back of their collar as an anchor point.	+	'''Jūji-jime''' literally translates as “Figure-10 strangle.” The Japanese character for the number ten (jū) looks like a plus sign; so in Japanese, cross-shapes are “Figure-10s”. Keeping with the spirit of the name, we will call jūji-jime the '''cross strangle'''. In general, strangles make triangles. A cross strangle constricts the opponent’s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_carotid_artery carotid arteries] with your [[Ridgehand_strike#hait.C5.8D\|ridgehands]] or [[Shutō\|shutō]], using the back of their collar as an anchor point.

	While “choke” and “strangle” are often used interchangeably, these terms have specific meanings which should be understood. An “air choke” constricts an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Windpipe\|trachea]], restricting their air supply. A strangulation, or “blood choke” constricts the [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck\|carotid arteries]], restricting blood flow to the brain. In general, strangulation is preferred because:		While “choke” and “strangle” are often used interchangeably, these terms have specific meanings which should be understood. An “air choke” constricts an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Windpipe\|trachea]], restricting their air supply. A strangulation, or “blood choke” constricts the [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck\|carotid arteries]], restricting blood flow to the brain. In general, strangulation is preferred because:

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 To perform a cross strangle:
-#Opposite-side grab the opponent’s collar, as high as possible. Ideally, you grab behind their neck. This way, if the technique fails, then you will still maintain control of the opponent’s head, and this grip can be used to off-balance the opponent to create new opportunities.
+#Opposite-side grab the opponent’s collar, as high as possible. Ideally, grab behind their neck; if the technique fails, then you will still maintain control of the opponent’s head, and this grip can be used to off-balance the opponent into create new opportunities.
 #Repeat Step 1 with your other hand. Be sure that the opponent does not sick their arm between your crossed arms; this is a common defense which weakens the technique.
-#Curl your wrists towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZ_iT8rn70 wrist curls with dumbbells]. '''Tighten slowly when practicing with your partner''', as this technique works extremely fast. Even a subtle curling motion will produce results.
+#Curl your wrists towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZ_iT8rn70 wrist curls with dumbbells]. '''Tighten slowly when practicing with your partner'''; this technique works ''extremely'' fast. Even a subtle curling motion will produce results.
-#*If a stronger strangle is needed, pull the opponent towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85kXYq7Ssh4 bicep curls].
+#*If a stronger strangle is needed, pull the opponent [[towards]] you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85kXYq7Ssh4 bicep curls].
   [viedo of cross chokes,  fast and slow, from the front, side, and above.]

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-'''Jūji-jime''' literally translates as “Figure-10 strangle.” The Japanese character for the number ten (jū) looks like a plus sign; so in Japanese, cross-shapes are “Figure-10s”. Keeping with the spirit of the name, we will call jūji-jime the '''cross strangle''', for obvious reasons. In general, strangles make triangles. A cross strangle constricts the opponent’s carotid arteries with your [[Ridgehand_strike#hait.C5.8D|ridgehands]] or [[Shutō|shutō]], using the back of their collar as an anchor point.
+'''Jūji-jime''' literally translates as “Figure-10 strangle.” The Japanese character for the number ten (jū) looks like a plus sign; so in Japanese, cross-shapes are “Figure-10s”. Keeping with the spirit of the name, we will call jūji-jime the '''cross strangle''', for obvious reasons. In general, strangles make triangles. A cross strangle constricts the opponent’s [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_carotid_artery carotid arteries] with your [[Ridgehand_strike#hait.C5.8D|ridgehands]] or [[Shutō|shutō]], using the back of their collar as an anchor point.
-While “choke” and “strangle” are often used interchangeably, these terms have specific meanings which should be understood. An “air choke” constricts an opponent’s trachea, restricting their air supply, leading to asphyxia.  A strangulation, or “blood choke” constricts the carotid arteries, restricting blood flow to the brain, leading to hypoxia. In general, strangulation is preferred because:
+While “choke” and “strangle” are often used interchangeably, these terms have specific meanings which should be understood. An “air choke” constricts an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Windpipe|trachea]], restricting their air supply.  A strangulation, or “blood choke” constricts the [[Kyūsho#Side_of_the_neck|carotid arteries]], restricting blood flow to the brain. In general, strangulation is preferred because:
-*'''Improperly applied air chokes can be unintentionally fatal''', if the opponent’s trachea were to be accidentally crushed.
+*'''Improperly applied air chokes can be unintentionally fatal''', if the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Windpipe|trachea]] is accidentally crushed.
 *'''Strangulation is fast-acting.'''  When blood flow is cut off to the brain, unconsciousness occurs within ~10-15 seconds. Like holding your breath underwater, air chokes can take 1-2 minutes to result in unconsciousness.
 *'''Strangulation is deceptive.''' The opponent may not realize a stranglehold has been applied, since they are not gasping for air.
-*'''Strangulation is synergistic.''' The more the opponent resists, they faster they will consume their remaining oxygen, and the faster the technique works.
+*'''Strangulation is synergistic.''' The more the opponent resists, they faster they consume their remaining oxygen, and the faster the technique works.
 *'''Strangulation does not require physical strength.''' Children and the elderly can use these techniques unimpeded.
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 #Opposite-side grab the opponent’s collar, as high as possible. Ideally, you grab behind their neck. This way, if the technique fails, then you will still maintain control of the opponent’s head, and this grip can be used to off-balance the opponent to create new opportunities.
 #Repeat Step 1 with your other hand. Be sure that the opponent does not sick their arm between your crossed arms; this is a common defense which weakens the technique.
-#Curl your wrists towards you, as though you were performing wrist rolls with dumbbells. '''Tighten slowly when practicing with your partner''', as this technique works extremely fast. Even a subtle curling motion will produce results.
+#Curl your wrists towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZ_iT8rn70 wrist curls with dumbbells]. '''Tighten slowly when practicing with your partner''', as this technique works extremely fast. Even a subtle curling motion will produce results.
-#*If a stronger strangle is needed, pull the opponent towards you, as though you were performing bicep curls with dumbbells or a barbell.
+#*If a stronger strangle is needed, pull the opponent towards you, as though you were performing [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85kXYq7Ssh4 bicep curls].
-  [viedo of cross chokes,  fast and slow, from the front, side, and above. ]
+  [viedo of cross chokes,  fast and slow, from the front, side, and above.]
-A common mistake is trying to tighten the strangle by pulling your elbows out and away, like Clark Kent tearing his shirt off to become Superman. This is inefficient, and the opponent can push and pull on your elbows to break your grip and/or off-balance you. Again, tighten the strangle with a wrist curl motion.
+A common mistake is trying to tighten the strangle by pulling your elbows out and away, like [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cdxCTmviT0 Clark Kent tearing his shirt off to become Superman]. This is inefficient, and the opponent can push and pull on your elbows to break your grip and/or off-balance you. Again, tighten the strangle with a wrist curl motion.
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