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Ground
Rear-Naked Choke
A blood choke applied from back control, one of the most reliable submissions in grappling and MMA.
Key Points
- •No gap at the neck means faster, more effective pressure
- •Maintain back control throughout — don't lose your hooks
- •This is a blood choke; release immediately on a tap
Instructions
- 1From back control, slide one arm under the opponent's chin.
- 2Clasp your hands together (or grip your own bicep) to lock the choke.
- 3Pull your elbows in tight to remove any gap at the neck.
- 4Squeeze your arms together while pulling your chest toward your choking arm.
- 5Maintain hooks and control to prevent them from escaping as you finish.
More Ground Techniques
Closed Guard
A fundamental bottom position where your legs are wrapped and locked around the opponent's waist.
Mount
A dominant top position sitting on an opponent's torso with both knees on the mat.
Side Control
A dominant pinning position perpendicular to the opponent, controlling their torso from the side.
Back Control
The most dominant position in grappling, controlling an opponent from behind with hooks in.
Armbar
A joint-lock submission hyperextending the elbow, applicable from guard, mount, or side control.
Triangle Choke
A leg-based choke from guard using your legs to trap the opponent's neck and one arm.