All BJJ techniques

The rear naked choke is a blood strangulation from back control that targets the carotid arteries for unconsciousness in five to ten seconds. Against defensive…

A choke applied from back control that uses arm leverage against the carotid arteries. It solves the problem of opponents escaping by stripping grips or interc…

Used to secure a rear body triangle or body lock, this choke finishes by aligning elbows and driving the head in to compress the carotid arteries.

Used from back control to finish the match. The mechanism relies on pinning the head to the choking side and using a bicep-shoulder roll rather than just arm s…

Essential for white belts to secure back control and finish the fight. Uses a rotational mechanic to overcome strength differences by digging the elbow behind…

The rear naked choke is applied from back control by matching the V-shape of your arm to the opponent's neck. The key mechanism is creating a tight seal high o…

A back submission that uses a choke to cut off blood flow to the brain. The core mechanism involves securing a tight grip with the forearm across the throat an…

Danaher's step-by-step entry for the rear naked choke, beginning with a precise thumb-knuckle contact point behind the ear and methodically working under the j…

Use this when you have back control and want to finish the opponent. The V-shaped arm creates a closed loop around the neck that tightens when you twist sidewa…

A fundamental choke from the back that relies on proper head positioning and elbow compression rather than arm strength. It solves the problem of weak leverage…

Use this choke when you have back control and your opponent is defending with grips. The technique solves the problem of breaking defensive hand grips to creat…

Used when establishing back control to prevent early escapes. The core mechanism is aligning the choking arm's elbow with the opponent's chin to create a rigid…

Use this entry when the opponent is actively defending the standard choke by grabbing your wrist. It solves the problem of lost position by hiding the choking…

Use this variation when your opponent tucks their chin and you cannot get your elbow under it despite repeated attempts. By positioning over the mandible and t…

A high-percentage RNC entry that uses a pinky grip to neutralize arm defense and a thumb-under-neck motion to lift the chin. It solves the problem of opponents…

A high-percentage RNC entry from the side-lying position that prioritizes grip security and chin elevation. It solves the problem of opponents stripping wrist…

A high-percentage RNC entry using an under/over arm configuration. It solves the problem of the opponent controlling your choking arm by gripping their wrist f…

An alternative escape when the hip circle is not viable. The defender switches to a body lock to pressure the attacker backward or downward, breaking the choke…

Used when an opponent has secured a rear naked choke. The defender circles around the attacker's hip while driving forward to break the choke's structure and c…

Break a fully locked choke by grabbing the opponent's wrist and jamming their arm under your armpit. Free the trapped hand to create space for an escape.

Use this when you have back control with harness and the opponent is defending with both hands. Falling to the underhook side brings your leg into play, creati…

Rear naked choke from back using inside elbow pit grip and straightening both arms to finish.

Used when the opponent establishes early posture, this choke relies on deep collar control and wrist rotation to cut off blood flow.

A rear naked choke entry initiated from a side-lying position to prevent the opponent from extending their arm. It uses a wrist grip and thumb punch to lift th…

Concentrate arm strength on the neck by controlling the opponent's far arm with one hand while applying the choke with the other. Ensure the elbow is in line w…

Use this from back control when the opponent defends the standard lean-back finish by grabbing your arm. It solves that defensive grab by compressing body weig…

A triangle choke applied from the back when the opponent attempts to free their arm or post. It utilizes the opponent's own shoulder against their neck while s…

An alternative entry from turtle that uses a sliding angle to force the opponent's hips out while maintaining your position over them. It is useful when the ti…

Used when you have turtle position and want to secure the back triangle. It breaks the opponent's posture down to the hips using a tight waist grip, allowing f…

Lock feet just tight enough to keep them locked while keeping legs relaxed to conserve energy and maintain control for submissions.

Use this position to prevent knee cut passes by eliminating the space where the passer wants to place their knee. The hook and arm frame work together to creat…

Counters the knee cut pass by avoiding the underhook trap. Uses a reverse de la riva hook to invert and control the opponent's leg, preventing the pass and cre…

A timing-based sweep from Reverse De La Riva that exploits the opponent's posture by swinging the leg through to unbalance them.

A sweep targeting opponents who bury their heads or post heavily. Uses a reverse grapevine to enter butterfly guard, then lifts the opponent for a sweep or pos…

A side control to heel hook transition that exploits the opponent's attempt to retain guard. It uses knee control and Achilles exposure to isolate the heel, fo…

A reverse triangle choke entered from a broken scarf hold or side mount. It uses hip movement and calf pressure to choke the opponent while trapping their head…

Catch reverse triangle when opponent turns the corner escaping standard triangle setup. Not as strong a choke as standard triangle, but much harder to escape a…

A submission entry from knee shield half guard that uses hip hooking and head clamping to secure a reverse triangle. It solves the problem of an opponent posti…

From X-Guard, if the opponent is heavy on you, transition to Reverse X-Guard to collect their leg and take the back via the Saddle position. This works best wh…

Advanced entry from side control bottom through reverse X-guard into saddle position for leg attacks. Solves the problem of being stuck on bottom by creating a…

Escape the rear naked choke by maintaining hooks and pushing hips forward to create space. This prevents the attacker from locking the grip tight enough to cut…

Ideal for late entries or when the opponent is actively defending. You roll over them, use their knee-in defense to your advantage, and finish with a cross-bod…

A strategic transition that trades a strong Z-Guard for a Lockdown to bait the opponent into half-guard. By controlling their posture with an overhook and butt…

A wrestling-based sweep used when the opponent shifts weight to one leg. Wraps the leg to lift and rotate the opponent, capitalizing on their off-balanced base.

A passing sequence triggered when an opponent recovers from a Russian tie snap and faces out. It solves the problem of extended arms by switching to a cross-an…

Use this when the opponent defends the cross-collar choke by bringing their arms up. The choke forces them to expose their arms, and you transition to S-mount…

Used when grip fighting stalls in a neutral standing position. Drops weight to the knees to create distance, grabs the same-side ankle low, and drives forward…

Use this when the opponent already has two grips on your pants and is moving to pass—you don't have time to set up other grips. It works by grabbing behind bot…

A lateral pass that uses an underhook to walk the hips to the side, contorting the opponent's body and immobilizing their hips before finishing the pass.

An explosive aerial takedown used to catch an opponent off-guard. It relies on launching into the air to wrap the legs around the opponent's knees and using bo…