Rear Naked Choke
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Also called: back choke, basic-model-lay-on, choke, chokes, collar choke, floor choke
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- Keep control while they try to escape
- Win the hand fight before the finish
- Connect back takes to rear strangles
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18- Grip ControlWhen: grip shearing for choke
- Posture BreakWhen: need to keep opponent's posture down
- Body TriangleWhen: lock tight to prevent turning escapes
- Chest to Back ConnectionWhen: chest-to-back is primary control, hooks secondary
- Wrist Control
- Elbow LockWhen: elbows together create strong bicep to fingertip connection
Available from
16- Back MountWhen: rear naked choke from back control
- Back ControlgiWhen: back control established
- Body TriangleWhen: lock body triangle and attack neck
- Back PositionWhen: over-undergrip with choke pressure
- GuillotineWhen: multiple guillotine attempts set up rear naked choke finish
- Mount PositionWhen: attempt rear naked choke from mount
Reached from
18- Back MountWhen: attacking from back
- Back TakeWhen: back control leads to rear-naked choke finish
- Body TriangleWhen: body triangle allows securing rear naked choke
- Seatbelt GripWhen: locking hands and attacking rear choke
- Chest to BackWhen: setting up neck pressure
- Front HeadlockWhen: pull up, back step, snap tight
Entries into this
9- Back MountWhen: rear naked choke finished from back control
- Body TriangleWhen: isolate both opponent's arms, secure under neck
- Belly Down PositionWhen: army crawl forward with constant hip pressure
- Seatbelt GripWhen: isolate head and neck
- Body LockWhen: body lock position allows rnc setup
- Back ControlWhen: take opponent's back
Countered by
6- Hand FightingWhen: control choking arm and prevent neck access
- Back DefenseWhen: turn chin to face attacker and escape position
- Leg Hook EscapeWhen: hook leg and turn corner to slam
- Harness ControlWhen: tight body connection
- Turtle PositionWhen: keep leg strapped and maintain tight ball position
- Double Under HooksWhen: defend against choke threat from back control