Chokes By Travis Stevens – In-Depth Review

Budget gi choke fixes with simple adjustments.

The Bottom Line

Chokes is a short, affordable look at common gi finishes. You get bite-improving tweaks more than a full system. If you want comprehensive choke theory, choose a longer course.

⚡️ Quick facts

Best for: Budget-minded gi players

Skip if: You want deep theory

Tech focus: Cross Collar Choke, Paper Cutter Choke, Loop Choke, Ezekiel Choke, Grip Breaks, Finish Details

Biggest takeaway: Small grip tweaks finish more chokes.

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What You'll Learn

Budget-friendly choke concepts from a judo and BJJ black belt perspective. Focuses on common sticking points and easy adjustments to get more taps from staple gi strangles.

Primary Techniques You'll Drill

Cross Collar Choke
Paper Cutter Choke
Loop Choke
Ezekiel Choke
Grip Breaks
Finish Details

Format & Level

Instructional style: Technique Collection
Skill level: Intermediate
Format: Gi
Runtime: 47 hours and 51 minutes

Should You Buy It?

Skip. I suggest this only when you specifically want low-cost choke tuning and already own a fundamentals or passing course.

Why Travis Stevens?

Travis Stevens is a 3x Olympic judoka who won silver in 2016. He holds a BJJ black belt under John Danaher and Renzo Gracie. His coaching emphasizes grip strategy, pressure, and positional purpose. BJJ Heroes profiles his dual black belt credentials and competitive pedigree. He teaches at FUJI Gym in Massachusetts and produces regular technique content.