Alias · Leg Locks
Rear kneebar
Also known as Lateral Knee Bar — the canonical term used on this site.
Training background: Informal term emphasising the behind-the-opponent entry
Colloquial — rear-position kneebar
Rear kneebar is the colloquial name for the lat knee bar — using “rear” to flag the attacker’s position behind the opponent’s leg as the structural distinguishing feature.
Etymology. “Rear” specifies the attacker’s position; “kneebar” attaches the submission category. The compound is informal coaching shorthand.
Mechanics. The rear-position kneebar attacks the knee from the back-of-the-leg angle — the variant’s leverage geometry differs from front-facing kneebars.
Cross-reference. “Lateral knee bar” and “Behind-the-back knee bar” are alternate names. Full mechanical coverage on Lat Knee Bar.