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A high-percentage choke from back control using arm positioning and chest connection.
The rear naked choke (RNC, mata leao) is applied from back mount 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 mount offers maximum control with minimum risk.
Key points
- Maintain chest-to-back connection before attacking
- Hide the choking arm deep behind the shoulder line
- Finish with clean arm structure instead of brute force
Common mistakes
- Attacking before securing control
- Crossing the feet too loosely
- Finishing across the face without adjusting
Common reactions
- Opponent hand-fights the choking arm
- Opponent turns toward the choking side
Position Flow
Details
Type
submission
Difficulty
beginner
Ruleset
Gi & No-Gi
Tags
choke, back, fundamental, highest-percentage