Standing Collar Tie to Rear Naked Choke
A high-percentage standing sequence using a collar tie and duck-under to bypass defenses, secure the back, and finish with a rear naked choke. It solves the problem of opponents turtling or posting up by using knee wedges and hip pressure.
11 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a shoulder frame with your non-dominant hand while maintaining a collar tie with your dominant hand.0:41
- 2Execute the collar tie by bringing your lead hand to the back of the opponent's head.2:03
- 3Flare your elbow slightly to create space, then step your trail leg outside while lowering your elevation.3:01
- 4Duck under by placing the top of your head under the opponent's armpit or shoulder.3:49
- 5Pull your elbow to your ribs to twist the opponent's shoulder line, then grip the far hip or near leg.4:35
- 6Drive forward to secure side control or mount; if the opponent turtles, transition to back control.5:00
- 7Anchor your hand to the inside thigh or knee and switch your knee to wedge the opponent's inside space.7:21
- 8Retract your hand from the shoulder, reach over the shoulder, and glue your chest to the opponent's back.8:09
- 9Dig your trail leg into the inside position between the opponent's feet and roll to your hip to insert the bottom hook.8:40
- 10Place your knee over the opponent's hip, lock your feet, and insert the top hook.9:02
- 11Fight for top hand position, clear the defensive hand, and finish the rear naked choke.10:00
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