Self Defense Tutorials

Counter to a Rear Choke

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Marines execute a counter to a rear choke when the opponent approaches from the rear and puts his right arm around a Marine's throat. To execute the counter to the rear choke, Marines—

Grasp the opponent's forearm (at the radial nerve) and bicep with both hands and pull down just enough to clear the airway. Once the airway is clear, tuck the chin to protect the airway and to prevent the opponent from reapplying the choke.

Step behind the opponent's right leg with the left foot, keeping both legs bent (almost in a squatting position).

Strike and drive the left elbow into the opponent's torso while rotating the hips and pivoting to the left, throwing the opponent back and to the ground.