HOW TO ESCAPE A REAR NAKED CHOKE #2 - DEAN LISTER
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Defence Against Choke from Behind·BJJ Fanatics
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Defence Against Choke from Behind
SubFamilyディフェンス・Against・チョーク・From・Behind(Defence Against Choke from Behind)
Translation: defence against choke from behind
Overview
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Developed from real military and security experience; continuously refined based on actual incident reports. [1]
Lineage
Imi Lichtenfeld → Krav Maga worldwide; Lichtenstein 9th Dan lineage. [1]
Competition Record
Self-defence system — not used in sport competition
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Defence Against Choke from Behind-specific defensive mechanics
Simultaneous defence and counter-attack
Position & Entry
From natural stance — Respond with defence against choke from behind
Variants
Against right-handed attacker
Against left-handed attacker
Multiple attackers
Videos
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Defence Against Choke from Behind·Coach Britt - Las Vegas Combat Academy
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7 videosWhat Instructors Say
Defence against a standing rear naked choke requires immediate hand-fighting and chin positioning as foundational responses. Multiple instructors—fightTIPS (featuring Bas Rutten), Stay Safe Martial Arts, Coach Britt, and BJJ Fanatics—emphasize that the defender must act quickly after the choke is applied, as delayed response significantly reduces escape probability. All instructors stress tucking the chin toward the attacker's arm and securing a grip on the choking arm with both hands pulled tight to the body; Stay Safe Martial Arts notes this may involve grabbing the attacker's jacket or sleeve if a direct arm grip is unavailable. Stay Safe Martial Arts provides the most comprehensive technical progression, detailing three primary escape paths: stepping behind the attacker's near-side leg to transition into a front headlock position from which strikes and takedowns become viable, or alternatively trapping the attacker's leg and turning to drive them to the ground. Bas Rutten emphasizes the importance of maintaining foot contact with the ground to avoid being lifted, and demonstrates a backwards fall/slam technique when the defender cannot achieve leverage. Coach Britt focuses on the defensive value of chin-tucking and elbow-tucking to establish a solid base, making the defender harder to control even if the choke cannot be immediately broken. All instructors acknowledge that success depends on experience level, positioning variables, and immediate commitment to escape attempts; they reject ineffective techniques like finger-breaking while advocating for aggressive action over passive surrender.
Synthesized from 4 instructors
- fightTIPS — How to Escape a Standing Rear Choke w/ Bas Rutten: Introduced the importance of maintaining feet on the ground to prevent being lifted into a submission-advantaged position; demonstrated backwards fall/slam technique as viable when attacker has achieved lift; emphasized that attempting escape, even imperfectly, is superior to passive surrender.
- Stay Safe Martial Arts — Escaping The Standing Rear Naked Choke: 3 Proven Techniques: Provided detailed technical progression covering hand-fighting priority, chin and elbow tucking for base, stepping behind attacker's near leg to transition to front headlock, striking options (groin strikes, elbows, leg strikes), and multiple takedown variations including the leg-trap-and-turn and hip-toss methods; explicitly rejected finger-breaking and eye-jab tactics as unreliable.
- Coach Britt - Las Vegas Combat Academy — Defense against a choke from behind: Emphasized chin-tucking as primary delaying tactic and elbows-to-hips positioning to establish a solid defensive base; demonstrated that proper positioning buys time and makes the defender harder to drag or choke even under partial lift.
- BJJ Fanatics — HOW TO ESCAPE A REAR NAKED CHOKE #2 - DEAN LISTER: Brief segment identifying that the attacking arm typically enters on the same side as the attacker's leg (99% probability) and introducing active hopping movement to find positioning rather than static turning.
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
3
Moderate3/10
Defensive technique
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IBJJF — Legal
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal defensive action
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFWBC/Boxing — Legal {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Legal
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDF— WT — Legal
WT Competition Rules 2024PDFTraining Notes
✓Practise with progressive resistance (Lichtenstein, 2007)
✓Always train counter-attacks simultaneously
✓Stress inoculation training is essential
Common Mistakes
!Freezing instead of acting
!Insufficient aggression in counter-attacks
!Poor footwork
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Threat detected → Defence Against Choke from Behind → Counter-attack → Disengage or control
Sources & References
Primary Source
The Book of Krav-Maga: The Bible (Lichtenstein, 2007)
1Book[1] Lichtenstein, Y.A. (2007). The Book of Krav-Maga: The Bible. ISBN 978-85-907111-0-0.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Lichtenstein, Y
2Citation[1] Lichtenstein, Y.A. (2007). The Book of Krav-Maga: The Bible. ISBN 978-85-907111-0-0.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Lichtenstein, Y
Community
Athletics
Quick reactions
Aggression
Awareness
Notes
Choke from behind defense appears in 44 passages across 10 books in our corpus. The universal first response: tuck the chin to protect the airway, then turn into the attacker while stripping the choking hand. Every self-defense system addresses this scenario. (10 books; Complete Krav Maga; military combatives)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most important thing to do if someone gets a rear choke on me from behind?
You have to try something rather than give up—whether that's moving, running, or attempting an escape. Bas Rutten emphasizes that 'if you're not gonna try, you're gonna give up before the fight even starts,' and staying still will only make things worse.
How do I defend my neck when caught in a standing rear choke?
Pull your arms down and tuck your chin as the choke is applied. Stay Safe Martial Arts teaches that you want to avoid leaving your arms out and instead focus on hand fighting and maintaining a solid base rather than trying counterattacks to the rear.
What happens if I try to go to the ground when caught in a rear choke?
Taking the choke to the ground can work in your favor because your opponent loses their superior position—you may end up on top and can then escape or strike before getting away. Stay Safe Martial Arts notes that from the ground position, 'he's not really in the position to choke me' and you can pop back up and exit.
How does the Defence Against Choke from Behind work?
The Defence Against Choke from Behind uses a plucking motion on the attacker's hands combined with a simultaneous turn and counter-strike.
Where does the Defence Against Choke from Behind come from?
Krav Maga was developed by Imi Lichtenfeld for the Israeli Defence Forces and refined for civilian self-defence. Defence Against Choke from Behind addresses real-world attack scenarios.
Is the Defence Against Choke from Behind legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal defensive technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal; IJF: legal — Legal defensive action; WBC/Boxing: legal — Legal; WKF: legal — Legal; WT: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Defence Against Choke from Behind?
Danger rating 3/10. Defensive technique
How do I set up the Defence Against Choke from Behind?
The standard setup chain: Threat detected → Defence Against Choke from Behind → Counter-attack → Disengage or control.
How do I defend against the Defence Against Choke from Behind?
Standard counters include: N/A — these are defensive responses to attacks.
What are the variants of the Defence Against Choke from Behind?
Common variants: Against right-handed attacker; Against left-handed attacker; Multiple attackers.
How effective is the Defence Against Choke from Behind in competition?
Self-defence system — not used in sport competition
What are common mistakes when doing the Defence Against Choke from Behind?
Top errors to watch for: Freezing instead of acting / Insufficient aggression in counter-attacks / Poor footwork.
What are other names for the Defence Against Choke from Behind?
The Defence Against Choke from Behind is also known as Defence Against Choke from Behind, Rear Choke Defence, Pluck Defence.