Rear Naked Choke
A rear naked choke entry designed to bypass a tight chin defense by using a thumb-knuckle wedge to penetrate under the jaw, followed by a rotational finish to compress the carotids.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish control by placing one arm under and one arm over the opponent's body, or using a seatbelt grip.3:36
- 2Create a flattened fist with the thumb knuckle protruding to act as a thin wedge.7:16
- 3Drive the thumb knuckle behind the ear, then finger-walk the rest of the hand under the chin.8:31
- 4Lift with the choking hand and push the elbow around the corner to hide the hand behind the nape.10:47
- 5Cross the wrists by placing the choking hand over your own wrist, then lock it with your head.11:01
- 6Finish by rotating the elbow over the opponent's shoulder and pulling down on the wrist/forearm.12:16
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