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.
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.
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.
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.
Collar Choke from Back
A beginner-friendly gi-only choke using the collar to cut off blood flow, effective from the back mount position.
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.
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.
Rear Naked Choke
Learn this beginner-friendly submission from back mount to control and force a tap in BJJ.
Transition to Body Triangle
Enhance control from back mount by locking legs around the torso, restricting movement for improved leverage in BJJ.
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.
Transition to Mount
Transition from back control to mount to maintain dominance and control in BJJ.
Triangle from Back
An advanced BJJ submission from back mount, focusing on control and precision to apply an effective choke.
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.
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