Rear Naked Choke from Back Control

1. 1Get your dominant arm around the opponent's neck with your elbow under their chin1:30
2. 2Grab your own bicep or shoulder area with your other hand1:54
3. 3Hook your other hand under the opponent's head as low as possible2:02
4. 4Push your elbow down into the opponent's chest like giving CPR2:30
5. 5Bring your elbows together to close the gap2:39
6. 6Make a muscle by contracting your arm muscles and apply steady pressure2:45
7. 7Place your head against the opponent's head to block their hand from grabbing your choking hand2:55
8. 8Take a deep breath to expand your chest and stomach, pushing the opponent deeper into the choke3:12
9. 9Maintain about 60-70% squeezing effort and hold the choke steadily for 10-15 seconds or until the opponent taps5:35
10. 10Keep all your hands and arms behind the opponent's head, never in front of their body13:17
11. 11If the opponent tucks their chin to defend, use techniques like 'teeth brushing' by digging your forearm blade into their mouth to lift their chin10:29
12. 12If you cannot get under the chin, apply the mandible choke by placing your arm over the opponent's jaw and turning your elbow slightly to the side14:14
13. 13Lift both yourself and the opponent slightly to free your choking arm if trapped11:47

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How to do the Rear Naked Choke in Jiu Jitsu | Jiu Jitsu Tutorial | BJJ Lessons

Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu

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