Phil Van Treese

IF you do chokes properly, I don't care who you are----you will be tapping out quickly. Chokes can always be applied and pass someone out within 2-3 seconds. I have had my class learning chokes for at least 2-3 years and they are pretty good---and they still can't pass me out or tap me out. But they are getting there. In everything you do, there is technique involved---esp. when using chokes. How to apply chokes takes finnesse and know how. IF you want to learn how to choke properly, go to a judo class and learn or come to our Tampa dojo and I'll help you learn. Strengthening the neck helps somewhat but not all that much. Contrary to what most people believe, you don't squeeze a choke----you dig with your wristbone into his/her neck. Done right, uke will be tapping like a machine gun in no time!!!!