Atlas/NECK STRANGLES/Rear Naked Choke
Neck strangles·Neck · Gi & no-gi
Hadaka Jime
Mata Leão
RNC
Naked Strangle
Lion Killer
Rear Naked

Rear Naked Choke.

Blood choke from back control using figure-four grip on carotid arteries

// REAR NAKED CHOKE
3
DANGER / 10
Risk level
Low
neck
Tap urgency
Moderate
tap response
Difficulty
2
/ 5 — setup
Danger level
3
/ 10
Positions
30
entry points
Perm. damage
No
irreversible risk
//01—About this submission

What it is

Blood choke from back control using figure-four grip on carotid arteries

What you do

The step-by-step execution breakdown lives in the app — mechanics, tips, and the full entry sequence.

Open1submission detailin the App Store↗
//02—Stats breakdown
Setup complexity
2/10
Learning priority
10/10
Escapability
2/10
Versatility
10/10
Danger level
3/10
//03—Safety notes
01

TAP URGENCY: MODERATE—unconsciousness occurs in 5-10 seconds after proper application

02

Release immediately when partner taps - brief delay causes unconsciousness

03

Watch for limp body or snoring - signs of lost consciousness; release immediately

04

Never apply across the windpipe - target carotid arteries on neck sides only

05

Apply pressure gradually and steadily - avoid sudden jerks or explosive cranking

06

Beginner-friendly technique - low injury risk when applied with control

07

Partner trust is essential - communication prevents fear and defensive injuries

//04—IBJJF belt legality
WHITE — LEGALBLUE — LEGALPURPLE — LEGALBROWN — LEGALBLACK — LEGAL
//05—Entries by position

30 ways in.

All30entriesin the App Store↗
INITIATING100
Standing Back Control
Back taken standing - choke or drag down
14 ↗ transitionsInitiating
CONTROLLING100
Short Base Back Control
Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING100
Body Triangle
Triangle locked, grip secured - squeeze tight, attack chokes
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING100
Back Mount
Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING100
Back Control
Seat belt grip with rear naked choke threat
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
Turtle
Control hips, get seatbelt, insert hooks, take the back
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING90
Gift Wrap
Arm trapped, hooks in - rear naked choke, kimura, mount
10 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Mounted Triangle
Triangle locked from top - figure-four neck and arm
16 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Mounted Crucifix
Both arms dead in mount - open the collar choke
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Defensive Shell
Elbows tight, wait for openings, shrimp to guard when safe
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Crucifix
Both arms isolated - attack freely, no defense
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING80
Crab Ride Inversion
Hooks stay connected, follow their roll, hunt for back
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING70
Underhook Half Guard
Underhook and head control - sweep or take the back
5 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING70
Turtle Crucifix
Near arm in figure-four, far arm controlled - bow-and-arrow, armbar
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING70
Tripod Guard
Anchor ankle and frame hip - sickle and tripod sweeps
22 ↗ transitionsGuarding
CONTROLLING70
Quarter Nelson
Thread under armpit, drive up - break them flat, take back or truck
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Inverted Turtle
Opponent inverted - stay balanced, take back when rolling
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Crab Ride
Wide base on back - stay mobile, follow movement
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING70
Body Lock Ride
Heavy chest pressure with tight body lock control
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Truck
Leg locked, head controlled - twister, calf slicer, back take
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Technical Mount
Knee near head, wide base - trap arm, take back
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING60
Kimura Trap System
Kimura locked, control movement - sweep, take back, hunt submissions
12 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING50
Turtle Sit-Out
Sit hips out, post hand, get legs in, turn and guard
19 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Twister Side Control
Leg hooked, chest heavy - twister grip, spinal pressure, back take
14 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING40
Sprawl Control
Converting sprawl defense into controlling attack position with submission threats
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Side Control
Heavy crossface while hunting submissions
20 ↗ transitionsControlling
CONTROLLING30
Quarter Mount
Knee over, control far arm - mount, back, s-mount, arm triangle
11 ↗ transitionsControlling
GUARDING30
Half Guard
Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
32 ↗ transitionsGuarding
INITIATING20
Underhooks
Double underhooks - lift, trip, or throw
27 ↗ transitionsInitiating
INITIATING20
Standing Back Body Lock
Lock waist, chest tight, hips forward, lift or trip
11 ↗ transitionsInitiating
// Rear Naked Choke · Neck strangles

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