Rear Naked Choke
Finishes from rear mount by controlling the wrist, securing a scapular grip, and squeezing down/in/up to cut off blood flow. Solves the problem of opponent wrist grabs and space creation by using bone structure leverage and precise hand placement.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Grip the overhook arm at the wrist or use palm-to-palm.0:36
- 2Reach under the arm and grip the ridge of the scapula with a tiger claw.2:03
- 3Clamp hands together and drop your elbow behind the opponent's spine.2:36
- 4Punch your elbow forward and inward, or walk your wrists up the trap.3:16
- 5Re-grab the scapula, palm strike to strip the opponent's hands, and shoot your hand behind the neck.4:00
- 6Squeeze down, in, and up while driving your thumb into the jaw.5:15
- 7Fall to the overhook side to rest the opponent's head on your bicep.7:34
- 8If stuck on the wrong side, jam your own head against theirs.7:51
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