Rear Naked Choke
One of the most popular submissions in mixed martial arts, the rear naked choke is and efficient way of finishing a fight when an opponents back is exposed. The submission puts pressure on an opponents carotid arteries in the neck to cuts off blood flow to the brain. The term “naked” refers a fighters ability to finish the submission with out the use of a uniform or “Gi”.
Also Known As…
Blood Choke, RNC, Naked Strangle, Sleeper hold, Hadaka Jime (Judo)
Variations
- Figure Four
- Clasping Hands
Rear Naked Choke Training Videos
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December 12th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
[...] Gabe Lemley via TKO (Strikes) at 1:54 of R2. Ryan McGivern defeats Geno Roderick via Submission ( Rear Naked Choke ) at 1:27 of R1. Pat Curran defeats Ramiro Hernandez via Unanimous Decision (30-27 x2, 29-28) Jesse [...]
December 14th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
[...] top of Kaplan, tries to flip and is able to pass and get Kaplan’s back. He’s trying to work a Rear Naked Choke. Back on their feet, they clinch. Junie’s clearly been working on his Jiu-Jitsu as well. [...]
April 2nd, 2009 at 8:29 am
[...] vicious punches. James rolls again and Stapleton gets his back. Stapleton gets the hooks in for the rear naked choke and after continued pressure, James taps. Winner: Martin Stapleton by Submission (rear naked choke) [...]
April 2nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
[...] vicious punches. James rolls again and Stapleton gets his back. Stapleton gets the hooks in for the rear naked choke and after continued pressure, James taps. Winner: Martin Stapleton by Submission (rear naked choke) [...]