A chokehold or choke (also stranglehold or in Judo referred to as shime-waza, 絞技, "constriction technique") is a general term for grappling hold that critically reduces or prevents either air or blood from passing through the neck of an opponent, the restriction may be of one or both and depends on the hold used and the reaction of the victim. The lack of blood or air may lead to unconsciousness or even death if the hold is maintained. Chokeholds are used in martial arts, combat sports, self-defense, law enforcement and in military hand to hand combat applications...