Rafael Mendes VS Anderson Takahashi (Knockouts Jiu-jitsu)

Rafael Mendes, also known as “Rafa” Mendes, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt world champion under the illustrious coach Ramon Lemos. Considered a grappling “phenom” since his late teens and acclaimed as “the king of the featherweight division” by many grappling enthusiasts, Rafael was also one of the competitors who brought recognition to the 50-50 guard and the berimbolo, positions he used to de-throne the former 4x world champion Rubens Charles. Rafael Mendes is also the brother of another Jiu Jitsu World Champion - Guilherme Mendes. On the 31st of May 2015, at the 20th World Jiu Jitsu Championship, Rafael Mendes broke the record of featherweight world titles set by Royler Gracie in 1999, with his 5th win at black belt.

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Jiu-Jitsu Rear Choke Defenses 2

Never expect to just yank the guys hand off. Assume he’s stronger than you. So, I pull on his hand just a bit. At this point now, his hips are lined up with mine. All I need to do is squat. I squat and when I come back up, the attacker is on my hips. And now, I just throw him over. And that’s a defense, the standing rear naked choke.

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Jiu-Jitsu Rear Choke Defenses 1

Standing rear choke. You gotta guy grabbing you by the throat from behind. First thing you do, you do not panic. Notice my hands are already at his hands. Why? Because I’m going to use this to survive. Survive meaning buy yourself an inch, or even just half an inch of space.


Jiu-Jitsu Rear Choke Defenses 2

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