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Rear naked choke defense

Also called RNC defense

Defend the rear naked choke by tucking your chin, fighting the choking hand two-on-one, and starting the back escape.

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Key steps

  1. Tuck your chin and raise your shoulders toward your ears.
  2. Grab the choking hand with both of your hands.
  3. Peel their forearm away from your throat and hold it low.
  4. Keep the hand fight and slide toward the mat to start the back escape.

Key details

  • Fight the choking hand, not the hand behind your head.
  • Protect the neck first; turning away with the choke set only tightens it.