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Rear Naked Choke to Ezekiel Choke Chain

A guard attacks combination linking Rear Naked Choke, Ezekiel Choke, and Americana. This sequence creates cascading threats that force predictable reactions and open the next attack.

Technique Chain

  1. 1 Rear Naked Choke
  2. 2 Ezekiel Choke
  3. 3 Americana

Transition Points

  • → Use Rear Naked Choke to force a defensive frame
  • → As the opponent reacts, thread into Ezekiel Choke
  • → Finish the sequence with Americana when they turn

Key Details

  • ✓ Maintain connection through the Rear Naked Choke to Ezekiel Choke transition
  • ✓ Keep your hips aligned with the opponent to prevent scrambles
  • ✓ Angle off before committing to Americana
  • ✓ Control the far hip to stop explosive bridges

Common Mistakes

  • ✕ Attacking the second move before breaking posture
  • ✕ Losing inside position during the transition
  • ✕ Pausing between steps and giving time to recover
  • ✕ Overcommitting to a finish without securing control

When to Use This Combination

Use this chain when you want to force a reaction from Closed Guard and keep initiative.

Common Counters

  • → Frame early and deny inside position
  • → Reset guard before the second attack
  • → Stand and disengage to break the chain

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