You are correct. It's also true that BJJ is an easily crossed line between sport and life or death combat. You immediately release the hold upon a tap or when alerted that the person has passed out.
My point is blocking oxygen flow to the brain is bad. I hope we can agree on at least that much.
I'm no doctor, but all Brazilian jiu jitsu chokes are designed to put pressure on the sides of the neck.
There's also the internet: https://www.google.com/search?q=carotid+artery&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=ivn&sxsrf=ALeKk034gC_2KFqNup8QQDSIx0_nkthOxg:1617279211438&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjCuZnHgt3vAhVVGDQIHdKwBS0Q_AUoAXoECAEQAQ&biw=412&bih=693#imgrc=jxuBMTrSG7kuQM
Brazilian Jim Jitzu is intended to incapacitate, not kill.
You are correct. It's also true that BJJ is an easily crossed line between sport and life or death combat. You immediately release the hold upon a tap or when alerted that the person has passed out.
My point is blocking oxygen flow to the brain is bad. I hope we can agree on at least that much.