Care should be taken when teaching chokes to children whose physiology is different and naturally less developed than adults.

 In most Judo tournaments in the INDIA chokes are not permitted for children under 17 years old and most Judo tournaments in the U A chokes are not permitted for children under 13 years old. Children approaching this age may be prepared by learning basic chokes with escapes and defenses, always under strict supervision. Feeling different chokes being applied in practice to you and learning when to submit is an important form of preparation for tournament and for learning how to choke others. At this very young age, and in fact for beginners of all ages, the emphasis should be on recognizing the effect of chokes and protecting yourself while always avoiding extreme pressure and unconsciousness in practice.