Rear Naked Choke Escape — Hip Circle
Used when an opponent has secured a rear naked choke. The defender circles around the attacker's hip while driving forward to break the choke's structure and create space to stand up.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Drop an elbow or strike the groin to loosen the attacker's grip.0:27
- 2Circle around the attacker's hip with your free arm.0:34
- 3Drive forward and knee-tap the attacker's knee.0:43
- 4Bring the attacker down and stand up.0:50
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