- Gogoplata
A gogoplata is a
chokehold move inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu .Execution
The gogoplata move, called Kagato-Jime in Judo, is executed from a guard. Specifically, it is usually executed from a "rubber guard," where the legs are held very high, against the opponent's upper back. The fighter then slips one foot in front of the opponent's head and under his chin, locks his hands behind the opponent's head, and chokes the opponent by pressing his
shin orinstep against the opponent's trachea.Use in professional wrestling
As part of a storyline for the WWE,
professional wrestlerThe Undertaker began using a variation of the gogoplata in January 2008 on "WWE Friday Night SmackDown ", which would cause opponents to spit blood from their mouths. To further the storyline, Smackdown! General ManagerVickie Guerrero would later ban the move for the protection of the other wrestlers and strip Undertaker of his title as punishment for its use.External links
* [http://www.mma-training.com/gogoplata.html Gogoplata demonstration at mma-training.com]
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