Rear Naked Choke
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Finish the fight. The highest-percentage submission in grappling, applied from back control.
The rear naked choke (RNC, mata leao) is applied from back control by sliding your choking arm under the chin and connecting your hands behind the head. By expanding your chest and squeezing your elbows together, you compress both carotid arteries for a quick blood choke. The RNC is the most sought-after finish in BJJ and MMA because back control offers maximum control with minimum risk.
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submission
Difficulty
beginner
Ruleset
Gi & No-Gi
Tags
choke, back, fundamental, highest-percentage