As your opponent steps in with a right hand punch, step left and forward, executing a knife-hand block with your right hand	Redirect the momentum of your opponent's punch by pressing down on his arm.
As a continuation of the previous motion, circle your opponent's right arm around until you whip it off to your left. As you complete this, load for a chop with your right hand.	Right hand chop to the neck
Left hand punch to ribs	Right hand punch to the midsection
Reach your right arm behind your opponent's neck.	Bring your arm around for the choke. Turn your opponent's head to the side by pushing his chin as you bring your right arm around. This will help you get the choke on the vein / artery instead of crushing his airways. Be very careful when choking. Do NOT cut off his air with this choke. Also, be careful not choke too long. Every time you knock someone out, you're killing brain cells. Release the choke when he slaps out.
Lift your opponent's right arm with your left hand. His arm should be turned so that it stays straight. Pull his arm clockwise behind his body for the takedown. Loosen your grip on his neck as you take him down. You want the neck to be able to turn with his body (unless you're a licensed chiropractor).	As your opponent goes to the ground, finish with a left leg side kick / stomp and left hand punch (or whatever technique feels appropriate), and back away from your opponent.

This technique is all about controlling your opponent. Redirecting his arm puts you in control. The choke puts you in control. You maintain control through the takedown. Controlling your opponent physically will help you to control him psychologically. Be careful working around your partner's neck. Start slow, and progress as your skill level allows. Have fun.

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