I think it is important to learn chokes/strangles, but I agree with what Demetrio said.
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Demetrio Cereijo wrote:
Choking people who is armed/possibily armed is too risky.
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Demetrio Cereijo wrote:
Too risky is not the same than impossible.
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The picture Bob posted and video Demetrio linked to above are perfect examples of why it probably is too risky to attempt to choke out an armed opponent.
A lot can happen in 3 to 15 seconds, especially with a determined adversary holding a sharp object.
This is probably why the most prevalent choke in aikido (ushiro kubi shime) includes a wrist hold.