Rear Naked Choke from Back Control
Properly applied rear naked choke using a behind-the-head hand placement and elbow-squeeze mechanics to apply pressure on three planes of the neck — avoiding the common 'macarena' mistake that leaves the arm exposed.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Keep your head tight into their shoulder0:29
- 2Reach your choking arm as deep as you can, cutting the top portion of the delt0:37
- 3When opponent uses both hands to create space, slip your other hand out0:50
- 4Reach your free hand behind their head and grab your own bicep1:12
- 5Unwind your fingers and place them on your bicep1:21
- 6Squeeze your elbows together and puff your chest to finish the choke1:26
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