[Spirochete]

No. Watch the cop’s right hand. He’s using his thumb and fingers to pinch the nerve and tendon on the guy’s shoulder. It’s a pressure point that I’ve seen used in subduing people.

Interesting. I hadn't thought of that.

So why did he do it?

[2111USMC]

I have no idea why he did it. But as I said, I’ve seen that particular move taught as a way to subdue someone. Notice the guy went down to his knees pretty quickly. It’s one of the areas of the body that is a pressure point that can cause pain.

Choking someone out takes quite a bit longer than that. Something I learned in boot camp.