Back Control Foundation

Establish dominant back control by inserting both hooks with active feet and toes flared outward. Secure a seatbelt grip with one hand over the shoulder and the other underneath the armpit, maintaining a tight connection. Place the chin on the opponent's shoulder to establish additional control points.

Short Choke Setup

From back control, anticipate that a skilled opponent will tuck their chin and defend with their arms. Bend the top-side fingers and run them along the jawline, then tilt the forearm underneath the neck and grab the far shoulder to secure the initial grip.

Deepening Arm Placement

Extract the bottom hand from underneath the armpit and push the opponent's shoulder forward. This shoulder displacement creates additional space to drive the top-side elbow deeper in front of the opponent's chin for maximum constriction.

Grip Transition and Positioning

Transition to a palm-to-palm cable grip with the neck-side hand facing palm-down and the second hand facing palm-up. Position the clasped elbows in the center of the opponent's back to create mechanical advantage and structural stability.

Finishing Mechanics

Apply the choke by clamping the elbows downward as if driving them through the opponent's chest while pulling the elbows backward. Simultaneously press the head against the opponent's head and apply slight leg drive to complete the submission.

Rear Naked Choke Variation

Execute a similar setup by positioning the forearm underneath the jaw and securing the far shoulder. Rather than interlocking both hands, grip the bicep of the choking arm and place the back of the hand behind the opponent's head for enhanced security.

Unified Finishing Position

Apply identical finishing mechanics as the short choke: clamp the elbow toward the chest, pull backward, and squeeze while maintaining head pressure and controlled leg drive. Both techniques utilize the same fundamental mechanics for effective submission.

Technique Transitions

The short choke and rear naked choke link seamlessly together, allowing the practitioner to transition between submissions if the opponent defends or controls the top arm. This combination provides multiple finishing options from the same dominant back control position.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Rear Naked Choke and The Short Choke

Jordan Squires

Short Choke

2 min read·8 key moments·PT5M32S video

Key Takeaways

•Back Control Foundation
•Short Choke Setup
•Deepening Arm Placement
•Grip Transition and Positioning

Another basic BJJ video explaining how to use the rear naked choke and short choke!

Related Techniques

Arm Triangle Rear Naked Crossover One Arm Rear Naked Choke Standard Rear Naked Choke

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about short choke?

This video covers back control foundation, short choke setup, deepening arm placement. It provides detailed instruction from Jordan Squires.

How long does it take to learn short choke?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 8-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.