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BeginnerRear Naked Choke
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Taught by:Adam FarnslerAndre GalvaoBernardo FariaCraig JonesGordon RyanJohn DanaherKeenan CorneliusLachlan GilesMarcelo GarciaMikey MusumeciNathan MerkleRob BiernackiRob ShifflerRoger Gracie
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About This Technique
Rear Naked Choke (RNC)
The Rear Naked Choke is one of the most effective and common submission holds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. It is a stranglehold that aims at restricting blood flow to the head, leading to a fast submission or unconsciousness if not released.
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Position(s) from which it is used
- Back Mount
Step-by-Step Instructions
Setup Phase
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Establish Back Control:
- Initiate by taking your opponent's back. Secure the back mount by placing yourself against their back, wrapping your legs around their waist using hooks (feet tucked against their inner thighs).
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Secure Hooks and Seatbelt Grip:
- Ensure your hooks are tight, and your chest is aligned with their spine.
- Use a seatbelt grip by placing one arm over their shoulder (overhook) and the other arm underneath their armpit (underhook). Clasp your hands together in a grip.
Execution Phase
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Setting the Choking Arm:
- With your overhook arm (choking arm), aim to slide your forearm beneath their chin. Your biceps should be snug against one side of their neck, and the forearm against the other side. Aim for their carotid arteries.
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Control Opponent’s Defensive Arm:
- Use your free hand to control one of your opponent’s wrists. This prevents them from defending against your choke attempt.
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Adjust for Maximum Tightness:
- If there’s resistance, pull your opponent back onto your chest to secure better positioning.
- Pull your choking hand deeper under their chin using small adjustments until it’s perfectly placed.
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Grip Transition:
- Transition your grip by releasing the non-choking arm and using it to grab your own bicep of the choking arm.
- With your free hand, move to the back of their head (or top of your own arm) to complete a figure-four grip.
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Apply the Choke:
- Expand your chest as if taking a deep breath.
- Simultaneously, squeeze your arms together and press your head against theirs.
- Drive your elbows downwards while maintaining a firm lock to quickly tighten the choke.
Maintaining Control
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Maintain Hooks:
- Throughout the process, ensure your hooks and leg control stay tight to prevent your opponent from escaping.
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Finish or Transition:
- The application of the Rear Naked Choke can lead to a submission (tap) from your opponent. If they don't submit, ensure readiness to transition or counter any attempts to break free.
Conclusion
The Rear Naked Choke is a devastating submission in grappling arts. Mastering the subtle details ensures effectiveness and control over your opponent during a match. Always execute with safety and awareness of your partner's limits during practice and sparring sessions.
How to Execute
Rear Naked Choke from Back Mount
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Establish Back Control
- •Start with your opponent in the seated position.
- •Position yourself behind your opponent, securing the back mount.
- •Insert your hooks by placing your legs around your opponent, with your feet securing their hips or thighs.
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Secure Seatbelt Grip
- •Wrap one arm over your opponent's shoulder (choking arm) and the other under their opposite armpit.
- •Clasp your hands together in a seatbelt grip, keeping your chest close to their back.
- •Your top hand should cover your bottom hand for maximum control and to protect against grip stripping.
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Create a Strong Base
- •Engage your core and maintain pressure on your opponent’s back with your chest.
- •Keep your head close to theirs to prevent them from shaking you off or escaping.
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Isolate the Neck
- •With your choking arm (the arm over their shoulder), slide your hand across their neck.
- •Aim to get the crook of your elbow directly under their chin.
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Position the Non-Choking Arm
- •Release the seatbelt grip and bring your non-choking arm around to the opposite side of your opponent’s head.
- •Place the palm of your non-choking hand on your bicep of the choking arm.
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Lock the Choke
- •With your choking hand, reach up and place the back of that hand against the back of your opponent’s head.
- •Ensure your shoulders are tight, and your forearms are squeezing together.
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Apply the Choke
- •Squeeze your elbows together while simultaneously pulling your opponent’s head forward with your choking hand.
- •Ensure you are applying pressure evenly, using both arms to compress their neck and block blood flow.
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Adjust and Finalize
- •Keep your head close to your opponent’s head, maintaining control.
- •Adjust your hooks if necessary to prevent your opponent from escaping.
- •Maintain the choke until your opponent submits or the referee stops the match.
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Safety Precautions
- •Release the choke immediately if your opponent taps out or verbally submits.
- •Always practice with a training partner under the supervision of a qualified instructor to ensure safety.
By following these steps, you can effectively execute the Rear Naked Choke while maintaining control and safety.
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