Submissions · Gi & no-gi
Rear naked choke
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Work from back control to a neck attack while keeping the opponent connected.
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Back control · In control
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 1:38–5:32
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationA Rear Naked Choke Tutorial
Stephan Kesting
Setup & key ideas
Also called RNC · mata leao · mata leão
Key ideas
- Maintain control while hand fighting.
- Separate control of the position from the finishing grip.
- Release immediately when your partner taps.
Connections Reactions and next steps
If they react…
IF
They begin turning inside your upper-body control
Remain behind their shoulders with leg connection available; re-establish the seatbelt controls before returning to the neck attack.
Explore Keep back control with seatbelt and hooksWhere this can lead
- Controlled finish
The finishing connection is secure and the partner taps.