Introduction to Rear Naked Choke Defense
This instructional guide presents four progressive escape techniques for defending against the rear naked choke. The instructor demonstrates that effective defense begins with recognizing the attacker's initial movement and responding accordingly with appropriate counter-techniques.
Foundational Defense Principles
The primary defensive instinct when an arm crosses the neck is to elevate the shoulders and lower the chin to protect the throat. The practitioner must immediately fight the attacker's hands while maintaining neck protection, whether standing or on the ground.
Escape #1: Ipan Seo Inagi (Forward Bow Throw)
When the attacker applies pressure from above, the defender drops into a wide, stable base while maintaining connection and executes a forward bow throw. This explosive hip drop plants the attacker's head and upper body to the ground, creating space and establishing control.
Escape #2: Osoto Gari (Outer Reaping Throw)
When the attacker pulls backward, the defender feeds their leg around the attacker's leg while stepping outside, then executes a back bow. This technique exploits the forward lean of a pulling attacker by breaking their base and taking them down.
Escape #3: Judolock Escape with Control Options
The defender turns their shoulder inward and backsteps when unable to drop or retreat, establishing a controlling position with both arms under the attacker's wrists. From here, the defender can execute an arm-trap shoulder cut, drive the elbow upward, and finish with knee-step takedowns or establish shield control.
Escape #4: Yoko Wakari (Side Sacrifice Throw)
When the attacker maintains upright pressure, the defender sits to one hip and executes a side fall, allowing the attacker to roll over them in a sacrifice throw. This sneaky, low-risk technique works effectively as a final option when other escapes are unavailable.
Integrated Flow Combination
The four escapes are designed to flow seamlessly together in live training scenarios. The practitioner selects their response based on the attacker's specific action—whether applying pressure from above, pulling backward, or maintaining static control—creating an adaptive defensive system.
Application Summary
These four interconnected techniques provide a complete defensive framework for rear choke escape. Practitioners should drill each technique individually before combining them in flowing combinations to develop reactive, pressure-tested responses.
Top 4 Jiu-Jitsu Techniques to Escape Rear Choke
Key Takeaways
- •Introduction to Rear Naked Choke Defense
- •Foundational Defense Principles
- •Escape #1: Ipan Seo Inagi (Forward Bow Throw)
- •Escape #2: Osoto Gari (Outer Reaping Throw)
Ready to finish fights faster? Level up your ground game with a FREE custom 14-day Jiu-Jitsu training plan – take the survey: https://tritacmartialarts.com/survey The rear-choke is one on the worst situations you can be from a self-defense perspective and when training Jiu-Jitsu. There are many techniques to escape the rear choke, but these are our favorite Jiu-Jitsu techniques to escape a choke, and finish with a throw, takedown, control or submission. 4 Jiu-Jitsu Techniques to Escape Choke: 1.) Ippon Seo Nage - a very common judo / jujitsu throw to drive your opponent into the ground. In this self-defense version of the ippon seo nage, we'll use a Combat Jiu-Jitsu stance to drop your opponent. 2.) Osoto Gari - Another very common Judo or Ju-Jitsu leg-trip throw. In this version of the Osoto Gari Rear Choke Self-Defense, we'll use your opponents "action" to step behind him and trip him with the Osoto Gari Takedown 3.) Judo Lock - The judo lock escape is one of the best self defense moves when your opponent has their arms around your neck and is choking you. It is a simple movement that easily gives you jiu-jitsu control over your opponent. 4.) Yoko Wakare - this Ju-Jitsu throw is also a side fall and sacrifice throw that uses gravity to throw your opponent over your shoulder. It is very effective, and quick self-defense takedown. You will also learn a jiu-jitsu training drill to put all of these self-defense Jiu-Jitsu techniques together. === More TRITAC-Jitsu === Free Custom 14-Day Combative Jiu-Jitsu Plan: https://tritacmartialarts.com/survey?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc&utm_campaign=ttj
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about standard rear naked choke?
This video covers introduction to rear naked choke defense, foundational defense principles, escape #1: ipan seo inagi (forward bow throw). It provides detailed instruction from TRITAC Martial Arts.
How long does it take to learn standard rear naked 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.
What are the key details for finishing standard rear naked choke?
The four escapes are designed to flow seamlessly together in live training scenarios. The practitioner selects their response based on the attacker's specific action—whether applying pressure from above, pulling backward, or maintaining static control—creating an adaptive defensive system.
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