Video: How to do the Rear Naked Choke in Jiu Jitsu | Jiu Jitsu Tutorial | BJJ Lessons by Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu . Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The rear-naked choke is the highest-percentage finish from back control. Dummy reps build the arm path and squeeze without risk to anyone.
3 key details
- Slide the choking arm deep so the elbow sits under the chin.
- Grab your own biceps and place the other hand behind the head.
- Squeeze elbows together and expand your chest.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Seatbelt grip and hooks on dummy
- 2:00Choking arm path, slow
- 2:00Figure-four lock, both sides
- 3:00Back-take to choke sequence
- 1:00Forearm and shoulder stretch
Safety
Chokes are dangerous. Never practice on a person without supervision and immediate release on tap.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
