What is strangulation?
Q: What is strangulation?
A: Strangulation is a process in which the neck is compressed until the supply of oxygen is cut off, leading to death.
Q: What happens when the brain is deprived of oxygen due to strangling?
A: When the brain is deprived of oxygen due to strangling, it leads to unconsciousness and ultimately results in death.
Q: What are some causes of fatal strangling?
A: Fatal strangling can occur due to accidents and other causes of violence.
Q: Is strangling always fatal?
A: No, strangling does not have to be fatal. Limited or interrupted strangling is practised in erotic asphyxiation, and in the "choking game".
Q: In what sports is strangling used as a technique?
A: Strangling is a technique used in many combat sports and self-defence systems, such as judo.
Q: What is the judo term for the technique of strangulation?
A: The judo term for the technique of strangulation is Shime-waza.
Q: Have fatalities been reported in World Judo events due to Shime-waza?
A: No, there have been no fatalities resulting from Shime-waza in World Judo events.
