The rear naked choke or RNC is one of the most simple and effective chokes in BJJ. It’s also a natural, intuitive technique, unlike many in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Despite the intuitive nature and the fact that most people off the street understand the basic mechanics of the technique, there are details to the position that can mean the difference between straining your strength against your opponent’s skeleton and sinking in the RNC and getting the submission quickly.
Bas Rutten is one of the original stars of mixed martial arts and famously brought technique together with real world effectiveness to create a functional but effective style that can translate well to any situation.
Start: Back
Step1: With your hand flat, slide it under opponent’s chin, starting at the back
Step 2: Slide hand through opponent’s neck until it reaches behind opponent’s other trap
Step 3: With your flat, underside hand, grab your topside bicep, push opponent’s head forward with topside hand
Step 4: squeeze arm together and pull shoulders back
Finish: Submission via RNC
The rear naked choke is an essential BJJ submission and this technique is featured in the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu How To Get a Blue Belt in BJJ guide.