Master Magid's baseball bat choke from every position and turn passes into instant finishes.
The Bottom Line
You learn the baseball bat choke from bottom, top, and standing. You get precise grip order and finishing mechanics that work under pressure. You will not get broader no-gi strangling systems.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Gi strangle hunters
Skip if: You only roll no-gi
Tech focus: Baseball Bat Choke, North South, Knee On Belly
Biggest takeaway: Grip order matters
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What You'll Learn
This is the definitive guide to Magid's signature baseball bat choke. He shows how to set it from bottom side, north-south, knee on belly, and even standing. The key is the order of grips, letting the pass happen, and rotating belly-down at the right moment.
It is a focused gi strangle system; you will drill one weapon until it is reliable on experienced partners.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Baseball Bat Choke
- Bottom Side Control
- North South
- Knee On Belly
- Standing Entry
- Cross Collar Grips
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 26 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Buy it now. I learned to accept the pass to tighten the choke and rotate belly-down only after the grips are fully set.
Why Magid Hage?
Gracie Barra black belt who popularized the baseball bat choke at black belt level, including notable finishes in major events. Known for creative grips and timing.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Huge jump in finishing rate once the grip order clicked.
- Sneaky bottom-side setup works on higher belts who overcommit to passing.
- No-gi variation surprised training partners used to lapel chokes.
- Short, focused reps make it easy to add to sparring.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Feels like a one-trick pony if you overuse it.
- Miss the choke and you can lose position badly.
- Not ideal if you only roll no-gi.
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Smart Alternatives
- Submissions Before Position – You want more submission variety beyond the baseball choke. (Price: $127.00, 8 vols)
- Not Judo (Joel Tudor & Magid Hage) – You like gi grips and lapel-based attacks. (Price: $79.00)
- The Best of Both Worlds – You want overhook setups that funnel to chokes. (Price: $97.00, 6 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Home Run Derby: Baseball Chokes From Everywhere on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
