Judo Chokes (shimewaza) -- choking

The practice of choking and strangulation techniques is a subtle art that requires more attention to detail than many other skills in Judo.  Most in fact imply that any pressure on the neck that makes the opponent give up is a good choke

           the general description of choking techniques in Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano is "you use your hands, arms, or legs on the opponent's collar or lapels to apply pressure to his neck or throat." This excellent comprehensive manual of Judo does not identify where on the neck the pressure is to be applied or the most important objective of these techniques, which is to subdue violent opponents with temporary unconsciousness.