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Rear Naked Choke Escape — Early Wrist Control

Used when the choke is just starting. Control the wrist or thumb and tilt the shoulder to break the choke's pressure before it tightens.

youtube·1:072:30·BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1Reach back and grab the attacker's wrist or thumb.1:13
  2. 2Pull the arm down as if using a pull-up bar.1:21
  3. 3Tilt your right shoulder forward and shift weight to the left foot.1:32
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How to Handle Rear Naked Chokes by Dean Lister
How to Handle Rear Naked Chokes by Dean Lister
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