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Rear naked choke

Also called RNC, Mata leão, Hadaka jime

A choke from back control that works without any Gi. One arm circles the neck and the other locks it in from behind the head.

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Key steps

  1. Take the back with a seat belt grip, choking arm over their shoulder.
  2. Slide the choking arm under their chin until your elbow lines up with the center of their chest.
  3. Lock the choking hand on your opposite upper arm.
  4. Bring the other hand to the back of their head, palm facing down.
  5. Pull your elbows toward each other and open your chest to finish.

Key details

  • Clear the chin first; squeezing over the jaw rarely finishes and starts a long hand fight.
  • Glue the side of your head to theirs; any gap lets them twist out.
  • Hooks or a body triangle stop them from sliding out before the choke is set.