Rafa, Jamil, Espen, & More Teach Back Attacks from Everywhere
Rafa, Jamil, Espen, & More Teach Back Attacks from Everywhere
There's no question that the back is one of the most powerful finishing positions in jiu-jitsu.
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There's no question that back mount is one of the most powerful finishing positions in jiu-jitsu, but getting there isn't always such a simple task.
Fear not!
We've compiled both hyper-modern and classic techniques from some over the very best back-take artists on the planet like Espen Mathiesen & Tommy Langaker, Rafa Mendes, Xande Ribeiro, and more to guide you along your way.
Espen Mathiesen - Matrix Back Take
Epsen Mathiesen shows off one of his most innovative techniques. - the Matrix system.
Xande Ribeiro - Attacking the Turtle
Xande Ribeiro shows a classic way to attack the turtle and jump on your opponent's neck.
Jamil Hill-Taylor Worm X-Guard Back Take
Learn this modern variation on the x-guard that see's your own lapel used as a control point.
Gabriel Arges - Passig DLR to the back
Why settle for the pass when you could land on your opponent's back instead?
Tommy Langaker - Keymaster Back Take
One of the sneakiest pathways we've seen yet.
Rafa Mendes - Back Control Details
Never lose the back again with these fine details from one of the best featherweights ever.