Rear naked choke
Photograph by Marcus O’Leary

Jiu-Jitsu Chokeholds

Rear naked choke

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The rear naked choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. The word "naked" in this context suggests that, unlike other strangulation techniques found in jujutsu/judo, this hold does not require the use of a keikogi or training uniform.

Steps

  • 1

    1. Grab the collar

  • 2

    2. Hip scape