Back Mount

The most dominant position in BJJ where the attacker is positioned behind the opponent with hooks inserted inside the opponent's legs or body triangle control.

Gi Applicability:both
Position Type:Top Position

Moves from Back Mount

Armbar from Back

A powerful back mount submission that isolates and hyperextends the opponent's arm using hip leverage, suitable for both Gi and No-Gi.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

Bow and Arrow Choke

A powerful gi-only submission from back mount, using leverage and precision to finish opponents. Ideal for decisive control in matches.

intermediate
Gi

Chair Sit Escape

A crucial escape from back mount, transitioning to a neutral position, suitable for both gi and no-gi, enhancing defensive BJJ techniques.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

Collar Choke from Back

A beginner-friendly gi-only choke using the collar to cut off blood flow, effective from the back mount position.

beginner
Gi

Duck Under Escape

Escape back mount by ducking under opponent's arm, turning to face them; requires timing and space creation, suitable for gi and no-gi.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

Hand Fighting Escape

Learn to escape back mount by controlling hands and using hip movement, a beginner-friendly BJJ technique for both gi and no-gi.

beginner
GiNo-Gi

Rear Naked Choke

Learn this beginner-friendly submission from back mount to control and force a tap in BJJ.

beginner
GiNo-Gi

Transition to Body Triangle

Enhance control from back mount by locking legs around the torso, restricting movement for improved leverage in BJJ.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

Transition to Crucifix

Transitioning from back mount to crucifix in BJJ enhances control and submission options by trapping an opponent's arm with your legs.

advanced
GiNo-Gi

Transition to Mount

Transition from back control to mount to maintain dominance and control in BJJ.

intermediate
GiNo-Gi

Triangle from Back

An advanced BJJ submission from back mount, focusing on control and precision to apply an effective choke.

advanced
GiNo-Gi

Two-on-One Escape

Learn to escape back mount using arm control to regain advantage in BJJ, suitable for beginners in both gi and no-gi.

beginner
GiNo-Gi

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