Buchanan strangle
John Buchanan used this technique to win his
world bronze medal fight at the Munich World Championships 2001
Speed of entry is the key for the transition to groundwork following
an opponents failed attack like drop seoi
From this right hand attack I will push my opponent away to create
some space and then go straight for the neck, reaching though
for their far lapel with my left hand while controlling them with
my body weight.
Stepping over their body and pulling up on their belt. I tuck
my right leg into their waist first. I then pull up on their knee
as if trying to fold them in half.
the roll then follows which can be either backwards or forwards
over the top of them.
At this point the strangle is already being applied but I use
my free left leg to push down on their far shoulder to make it
even more effective.
