1.- Rear headlock defense «sleight of hand» (aerial/bloody) coming from the inside / combative variation

We begin this new course with a module dedicated to defense against strangulation, specifically the chokehold known as the «rear-naked choke.»

In this technique, the attacker, positioned behind you, completely encircles the victim’s neck with their arm, compressing the sides between the radius and humerus bones. The arm used to strangle the victim holds the other arm at its bent elbow, placing the other arm’s hand on the head of the person being attacked.

Depending on whether the pressure is applied to the sides or to the trachea, we will consider it a blood choke or an air choke, respectively.

It is a dangerous attack that can lead to unconsciousness and even death.

Let’s look at the steps to resolve this complex situation, specifically the escape route on the opponent’s side.

STEPS

VARIATION