What are the highest percentage submissions in BJJ?
The rear naked choke is consistently the highest percentage submission at all levels of competition. The armbar, triangle choke, and guillotine choke follow closely. In no-gi, heel hooks have become increasingly dominant. The most effective submissions are those you have drilled thousands of times from positions you control reliably.
Detailed Explanation
Competition data consistently shows the rear naked choke as the most common submission finish because it is applied from back control, the most dominant position. The armbar is second because it can be attacked from multiple positions including guard, mount, and side control. The triangle choke is extremely effective from guard and increasingly from mount. Guillotines are frequent because they catch people during transitions and takedown attempts. In modern no-gi competition, heel hooks and other leg locks have dramatically risen in effectiveness. However, the best submission for you personally is whatever you practice most from your strongest positions. A blue belt with a highly practiced kimura from side control will finish more submissions than one who knows many techniques superficially. Develop two or three go-to submissions and make them razor sharp.
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Glossary Terms
Rear Naked Choke
Armbar
Triangle Choke
Guillotine Choke
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