Rear naked choke
The rear naked choke (RNC) is a
The choke has two variations:[1] in one version, the attacker's arm encircles the opponent's neck and then grabs their own biceps on the other arm (see below for details); in the second version, the attacker clasps their hands together instead after encircling the opponent's neck.[2] Recent studies have shown that the rear-naked choke takes an average of 8.9 seconds to render an opponent unconscious regardless of the grip that is used.[3]
"Figure four" or "short" variation
This variant is considered to be a "blood choke" because it restricts blood flow to the brain via the carotid arteries. When applied correctly, it can cause temporary unconsciousness in a few seconds. The following is a description of this technique using the right arm:
- The attacker's right arm encircles the opponent's neck, with the opponent's tracheaat the crook of the elbow.
- The attacker's right hand then grasps their own upper left arm [biceps].
- The left hand is placed behind (or occasionally on top of) the opponent's head. A more effective form of the choke can be applied by placing the palm of the left hand against the attacker's own shoulder rather than behind the opponent's head. This greatly reduces the escape possibilities.
- The elbows are then brought together such that lateral pressure, from the biceps and radius bone, is applied to the neck on both sides.
When applied properly, unconsciousness occurs in less than 10 seconds and recovery from the choke is just as quick.
"Body lock" or "hooks" variation
The placement of the legs usually falls into two categories. The first is a
"Clasping hands" variation
This variation (also known as Palm to Palm) has the supporting hand clasp the hand of the choking arm, allowing more pressure to be applied to the neck, but losing some of the control of the head. This alters the choke somewhat so that it is more likely to be applied as an airway-restricting choke or mixed blood and air choke, which results in more pain but a slower choke-out. As such, this technique is less frequently used at advanced levels in Judo.
Judo
In Judo, the rear naked choke is known as Hadaka-jime (
Technique
The main characteristic of Hadaka-Jime when compared with other Judo chokes is that it does not require the use of the opponent's clothing, namely their gi lapel, to create the choking tourniquet. It digs the blade of the wrist into the carotid sinus similar to the hand clasp method and uses a lever motion helped by the underhand. It is faster to apply requiring less strength than the figure four/mixed-martial arts version but is more difficult to learn. It is not an air choke but a carotid choke created entirely by the attacker's arms.
Similar non-judo techniques
Hadaka Jime is also recognized as Hadaka-Jime-San in
Included systems
Systems:
- Judo Lists
- Danza Ryu Lists
Lists:
- The Canon Of Judo
- Judo technique
Hasami-jime
Kyuzo Mifune demonstrates Hasami-Jime in The Essence of Judo and is described in The Canon Of Judo.*[7]
Others
Danzan Ryu enumerates three versions of Hadaka-Jime:[8]
- 1. Ichi (one)
- Standing neck-break. Two versions:
- Neck twist
- Guillotine
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- A version of the guillotine, Mae-Hadaka-Jime, is also described in The Canon Of Judo, an authoritative work that covers the history of judo and its predecessor jujutsu.
- A version of the guillotine, Mae-Hadaka-Jime, is also described in
- 2. Ni (two)
- Choke with forearm. This is an air choke with the forearm pressing on the throat.
- 3. San (three)
- Figure-4 choke with forearm. This is a blood choke with the forearms and biceps pressing and the sides of the neck.
"Sleeper hold" in professional wrestling
The Sleeper Hold was originated in professional wrestling by Evan Lewis in the 1880s when pro wrestling was still a legitimate contest. Lewis earned the nickname "Strangler" for his use of the hold and was an accomplished catch wrestler using the hold defeating Ernst Roeber for the world championship before eventually losing the title to Martin Burns. In the southeastern United States this move was also known as the Charleston Choke.[9]
Modern
Though Londos' original move may or may not have been inspired by judo's "hadaka jime", pro-wrestling's sleeper and a rear naked choke both share a similar style of execution. However, in order for the sleeper to be used in the modern performance art-related world of pro-wrestling, the leverage arm is positioned in a relaxed state so the hold is not fully applied.
It is more realistically used by All Elite Wrestling wrestler Samoa Joe (whose wrestling move-set is closer to mixed martial arts). The move has become more of a staple among independent wrestlers, as well as the Japanese wrestlers with the "strong style" of the sport; the most notable being former MMA star Minoru Suzuki.
Catch wrestling's sleeper
In modern
Safe application
This choke, in either the figure-four or clasped-hand variation, is an extremely dangerous technique if used thoughtlessly or improperly. When applied as a
See also
- Back mount
- Chokehold
- Fainting
- Submission (combat sport)
References
- ^ "Judosport.net - Hadaka-jime". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "F. UNIVERSITY: REAR NAKED CHOKE:151 (with Renzo Gracie)". Vimeo. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
- ^ "Scientists Confirm Which Chokes Put People to Sleep the Fastest". 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Submission History: The Origins of the Rear Naked Choke". 17 August 2020.
- ^ Holmes, Ben. "Hadakajime - Air or Blood Choke?". www.bestjudo.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2009. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
- ^ Hadaka Jime Ichi
- ISBN 4-7700-2979-9.
- ^ "Examination Techniques and Descriptions". 12 May 2012. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Book: Rough & Tumble – Now In Stock - CSW Association". Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "How Safe is Choking in Judo?". Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
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