In this video Gracie Barra The Woodlands‘ full time instructor and active competitor Todd Moore shows the basics to applying the world famous Mata Leão (Brazilian Portuguese for “Lion Killer”) or Rear Naked Choke.

This choke is effective for fighters of all sizes because in the worlds of Grand Master Helio Gracie, “For the choke, there are no “tough guys.” With the choke he just passes out, goes to sleep.”

This is a great opportunity to brush up on your fundamentals and learn one of the best submissions in Jiu Jitsu.