Rear Naked Choke Escape — Wrist Control & Straight Arm Threat
Apply this when the choke is fully locked. Isolate the choking arm, jam it under your armpit, and threaten a straight armlock to break their grip and circle out.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Reach up with the hand on the same side as the opponent's arm behind your head to grab their wrist.6:20
- 2Insert your other hand sideways or vertically behind your head to pull the choking arm off your neck.6:30
- 3Jam the choking arm under your armpit and hold it.6:35
- 4Pull free the opponent's fingers from your neck, then switch to a two-hand wrist grip.6:45
- 5Pop the wrist over your shoulder to threaten a straight armlock.6:54
- 6Control the head with both hands, pull to break the hook, and circle out to the top.7:00
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