One of the most difficult attacks to escape is the Rear Naked Choke. On the ground it’s hard but you have the ground to assist you.

Standing, it is much more difficult to accomplish because you don’t have this base and extra tool to help you.

And, you don’t have time for fantasy moves like groin punches or eye strikes or finger bends in a vain attempt to get him to let go.

After the angle change, I keep referring to being in the choke but what I mean is I am still in the hold – the choke itself is no longer a threat