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Rear Naked Choke

The most successful submission in MMA and a fundamental choking technique from back control.

Learning Time: 1-2 weeks
Flexibility: low
Risk Level: low

The most successful submission in MMA and a fundamental choking technique from back control.

How to practice

  • Drill the key movements slowly, focusing on balance and frames.
  • Progress to light positional sparring from the relevant position.
  • Note common counters (2) and plan your follow-ups.

Quick Info

Category:submissions
Difficulty:beginner
Training Type:nogi
Muscle Groups:
arms
shoulders
back

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