Executing Reverse De La Riva back take is not easy, but it is not something reserved for advanced grapplers only. You can make your route to the back as complicated or simple as you wish, and we have selected 6  slick and very effective methods of not just getting to the back fast, but also introducing sweeps and different guard transitions to the mix.

Reverse De La Riva Guard Tactics

One of the most popular guards in BJJ, particularly in No-Gi was the Reverse De la Riva guard. I say “was” because the raise of leg locks brought an abrupt, and very unnecessary end to this position.

True, there is a threat for leg locks, but it comes at the price of potentially giving up top position, and with the guard offering leg lock entries and Ashi Garami transitions as well, it really isn’t more dangerous than playing any other guard. And no, playing RDLR does not guarantee the top person an Estima lock, so that excuse goes straight out the window.

Moving on, the potential of the RDLR is still immense in terms of playing a secure guard that works against both standing and half-kneeling opponents, reflecting passes easily and setting up various different attacks from the same position. Moreover, it ties in beautifully with the half guard if the opponent decides to kneel on both knees.

That brings us to the most efficient tactic available from the guard – the Reverse De la Riva back take. It takes some movement mastery as it involves inverting into a half spin, but the end result is a shortcut to the back position, 4 points, and a smooth ride to winning any match, Gi or No-Gi. 

6 Gi & No-Gi Reverse De La Riva Back Takes 

Let’s take a look at a few of the best routes that lead to the back from the Reverse De la Riva guard. Options include direct routes, sweep, and other guard combo threats, standing and half-kneeling setups, and details on the all-important half spin, a.k.a kiss of the dragon:

No-Gi Reverse De La Riva Back Take

Serra Jiu Jitsu’s top black belt and once a Danaher Death Squad member, Jason Rau is an established star in the sub-only scene. The young prodigy has some very slick attacks from the Reverse De La Riva guard, with one of his best being a very easy-to-master from Reverse De La Riva back take.

While these moves are demonstrated without the gi, the concepts, theories, and movements can also be applied/modified to work in the Gi. Check out this high-percentage setup below:

A Gi RDLR Back Take Variation

Gracie Barra’s top competitor Felipe Pena shares a slightly different way to set up what is more or less the same Reverse De La Riva back take demonstrated by Jason Rau. he main differences are in the grips, with Pna making the most out of the pants grip options he has available. 

The main reason why the Gi version of this slick back take is slightly better is because of the belt. It presents an attachment point that allows transitions back into guards such as the 50/50 if the back take fails after you manage to spin inside. 

RDLR Guard Sweep and Back Take Dilemma

For those who like to chain their attacks, the following option, also done with the Gi, offers the chance to threaten with a sweep and a back take at the same time. While the back take shown below is complicated and very advanced, the sweep is a breeze to set up and finish. 

I’d recommend that you use the timber sweep from the RLDR to introduce a different direction of attack, that allows you to grab the back the old-fashioned way, by half spinning between the legs. However, you can put some effort into mastering the Bolo back take available off the sweep to become even more dangerous.

Low Reverse De La Riva Back Take 

One of the most annoying things about the Reverse De la Riva is that people can kill a big portion of it by forcing and maintaining a half-kneeling position. As Luiz Panza demonstrates, this doesn’t have to be a hurdle, and can still lead to the back, albeit not the same way as a standing entry goes.

The same motion applies here, but the inverted spin goes further, and you extend your legs instead of hooking them onto the opponent. The end position is one that reminds of a distal leg locking setup and forces the opponent on their back landing you a sweep. If they decide to remain on all fours, then their back is all yours

Reverse De la Riva Back Take and X-Guard Combo

In this video, you see how you can force the top person from a half-kneeling into standing Revrse De la Riva guard which opens up all the Reverse De la Riva back take options explored above.

This version explores a route towards the X guard if the opponent has exceptional balance, which means you add leg locking and sweeping threats to your back take effort. Having this checkpoint in your RDLR back take arsenal is huge in preventing counters that might end up with the opponent on your back.

Essential Kiss of The Dragon Details 

The final video in our Reverse De la Riva back take the crash course is a detailed breakdown of the spin itself, the thing that makes or breaks your back taking attempts from the Reverse De la Riva guard.

Here Brandon McCaghren shares snippets of a class he teaches on the subject of spinning inside the RDLR, covering key details such as grip placement, hook height, timing, and when to back out of the spin. He also touches upon the crab ride, the position you end up in after the spin but before you grab the back.

The Best No-Gi Guard in BJJ? 

Some people have gone as far as calling the Reverse De la Riva the best guard in BJJ, particularly when it comes to No-Gi. I don’t agree, as I think no such determination can be made, but concur that the guard can be very effective. It is somewhat limited in what you can do, but if you want to hunt for the back, RDLR is for sure one of the best launching pads.

The best aspect about the guard is that it is very well-balanced, meaning you can use it for defensive purposes as well. That provides a sense of security in knowing passing is extremely difficult. Furthermore, pairing up the Reverse De la Riva back take threat with sweeps and leglocks means you can develop a deadly attacking guard game for both Gi and No-Gi.

So, when will you be trying these RDLR back takes out?  

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Well, in this case, we’re not walking about a seminar, but rather an instructional. The Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert Back Attack DVD is the UFC middleweight’s attempt to introduce wrestling-based efficiency to finishing submissions from the back. Even though the instructional is far from having any sort of ‘wow’ factor, there are a couple of useful things inside. Read on. 

Key Takeaways

• 3-volume No-Gi BJJ DVD lasting barely over an hour – could be a single BJJ class. 
• A demonstration of back attacks which are overly complicated to be effective.
• Includes useful information on dealing with the referee’s position. 
• BJJ World Expert Rating: 5 out of 10.

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Effective Finishing From The Back

How do you best finish someone from back control? Well, that is not always going to be a choice you can make. While you can dictate the position, and force your game from the back, you most likely won’t be able to hit the Rar Naked Choke even nearly as much as you want. 

People are very effective at defending the most common choke attacks from the back, as they’ve been caught in them numerous times. That said, the way to improve your success rate with these submissions is not by practicing them more, but rather by diversifying your submission threats from the back. 

Why not introduce triangles from the back to help your choking efforts? Even if they can’t lead to a strangle, you’ll get excellent arm exposure to transition to armlocks without ever leaving the back. Or, why not add leg locks to the game, confusing your opponent’s defenses even further? 

The more versatile your submission arsenal is from a given position, the more effective you will be with a specific attack that you pick. This Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert Back Attack DVD as clunky as it is, touches upon the importance of this approach in most of its content. 

UFC’s Middleweight Gerald Meerschaert

Gerald Meerschaert is a BJJ Black belt and an MMA fighter, currently on the middleweight roster of the UFC. Boasting an impressive record of 36-17-0, Meerschaert knows a thing or two about grappling, as proven by his 28 submission wins as a pro-MMA fighter. 

The 36-year-old American fighter has been competing in MMA since 2007, dominating the cage in Titan FC, King of the Cage, and finally, the grand stage of the UFC since 2016. Training under Duke Roufus, Gerald Meerschaert has a very effective style of grappling, aimed mainly toward MMA needs. 

He has proven this point the hard way, as his professional grappling career, at least thus far, has not been anywhere near as stellar as his MMA performances. Gerald lost his only two pro grappling matches the first to Joe Pyfer in Fury Grappling Pro and the second to Craig Jones in Polaris in 2023. 

That said, there is something to be gained from Gerald’s experiences, and he found it prudent to issue the Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert Back Attack DVD recently. Whether it helps absolve his grappling mishaps or confirms them, is down to this review. 

Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert DVD Review

The Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert Back Attack DVD is a NO-Gi instructional divided into three volumes, each lasting a different amount of time. The total running time of the DVD is just over an hour, which is very short by modern standards, especially given the subject matter. 

Part 1 – Passing to Headlocks

In a weird way, to begin a DVD that claims to focus on back attacks, the Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert Back Attack DVD begins by addressing passing. There are only a few chapters per volume of the DVD, with Meerschaert divulging information in large chunks. 

This part only has three chapters, one of which is the intro. The following two parts go over standing passing as a means of opening up the front headlock. Gerlad focuses on ankle control to find his way past the legs and attack the headlock. All the material is presented in just over 10 minutes. 

Part 2 – Attacking the Referee’s Position

After the surprisingly short, and somewhat information-ridden first volume, this Gerald Meerschaert DVD goes on to explore how to attack the referee’s position, which, whether intentional or not, is forward-thinking by Gerald. 

Since modern BJJ defense systems are introducing the referee position into grappling, understanding how wrestlers break it down, and using wrist traps to break the structure is immense. Gerald leads us through three chapters, outlining how to take the back by way of controlling wrists, ankles, and combinations of both. 

Part 3 –  Rear Naked Chokes

After the lightly longer second part (around 25 minutes), the Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert Back Attack DVD finally gets to the subject described all along – finishing from the back. This part of the instructional is longer, exceeding thirty minutes, and covers everything bunched up in one chapter – the rear naked choke. 

In all fairness, Gerald does provide information on the entire process, from fighting to sneak the hand under the chin, to wrapping your arm around the neck and finishing using different grips and squeezes. 

Improve Your Back Attacks With Wrestling

The past of BJJ is largely rooted in wrestling, as is its future. I came into the spot somewhere in the middle, when wrestling was mostly shunned, due to the extravagant nature of Gi BJJ. However, wrestling has been slowly creeping back in the past decade, finally smashing the doors a few years ago with the rise of the pro-No-Gi scene. 

Since then, open-minded people in Jiu-Jitsu have benefited immensely from the huge wealth of knowledge that wrestling has to offer. Namely, apart from improving standing, wrestling has helped us develop better pins, more purposeful and precise transitions, and figure out a way ho to defend every BJJ attack there is. 

But there is more. Wrestling can also help improve key BJJ positions, like for example, back control. We’ve seen glimpses in Eddie Bravo’s Twister and Truck, but that just leaves a whole lot more to borrow. Whichever position you’re thinking about, try to introduce some wrestling to it. The Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert Back Attack DVD opens the door to such an approach and it will pay off! 

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Get The Tap! 

Chasing the tap is the ultimate goal of BJJ and, regardless of what people might say, it doesn’t matter where it comes from. However, what should be the easiest thing to do in Jiu-Jitsu – apply a submission, is actually the most difficult part. 

Picking the mind, figuratively, of a UFC veteran on the subject of strangling people from the bag is always a good idea. In all honesty, this Finish Every Fight Gerald Meerschaert Back Attack DVD doesn’t really bring too much value, with the exclusion of a couple of things, but it does offer something important – a different approach to becoming more efficient with submissions. 

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Some people make it a point to offer versatility to proven aspects of grappling, and the Dynamic Back Control Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD claims to have a solution to this. Given that Bradley is a feared crucifix expert, proven at the highest level of competition and in one of the toughest gyms in the US – Daisy Fresh, there might just be substance to his claims. 

Key Takeaways

• 4-part No-Gi DVD with with a total running length of 2 hours.
• Expands on traditional back control by introducing effective variations.
• Expert instruction on the Crucifix and Truck positions. 
• BJJ World Expert Rating: 9 out of 10.

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The Dynamics of BJJ Back Control

One issue I see persisting in BJJ is the inability of people to purposefully decide whether they should move or stay still. For the most part, the wrong decisions dominate exchanges, resulting in plenty of failed attempts at, well, everything. 

The same is true for the back control. For the most part, people have the impression that getting behind someone and getting your hooks in guarantees you a smooth ride until the round or match ends. Once the opponent starts moving and shaking you off, though, it quickly becomes apparent that you can’t just chill out with your hooks in. 

Staying behind someone is similar to trying to hold on to an Ashi Garami – you share a spiral with the person you are attacking, and they have the advantage in spinning, so you need to know not just how to follow, but also how to intercept. 

Plenty of instructionals out there cover this subject. However, if you want a breath of fresh air in terms of what back control is and how you can diversify it, take a look at the Dynamic Back Control Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD.

Daisy Fresh Team’s Own Bradley Schneider

The Daisy Fresh BJJ Team. For anyone who has seen the documentary series, even mentioning the phrase ‘Daisy Fresh’ has them standing at attention like possums. The team has been growing since the early days of Heth Petigo’s original crew led by Andrew Wilrze, and plenty of high-level grapplers have represented teh laundry mat team over the past 5 years. 

One that is a true stand-out from a team of savage grapplers, is Bradley Schneider, a black belt under Dante Leon and a true beast on the mats, particularly in No-Gi. Bradley is a modern-day expert in back control, something we dont;’ see as often these days as we did just a decade ago. 

With so much on offer to specialize in, Bradley has taken it upon himself to return to glory what is, according to me, the back control variation – the crucifix. The Fight2Win heavyweight champion and No-Gi Pan Ams Champ (at the brown belt) is one of the best No-Gi competitors of today and one to keep an eye on. 

His instructions, such as the Dynamic Back Control Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD should also be on your radar if you are a serious competitor. 

Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD Review: Dynamic Back Control

This Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD consists of four volumes, with a running time of jsut over 2 hours. All the material in the Dynamic Back Control instructional is demonstrated in No-Gi, which means it is directly applicable to Gi Jiu-Jitsu as well.

Part 1 – Fundamentals of Back Control

As this four-part instructional begins, Bradley decides to take all the stuff we think we know about back control and run them through a funnel, leaving only what is exceptionally effective behind. 

First up, he talks about the ‘traditional’ way of attacking from back control, looking at Straight Jacket tactics such as leg traps, grip fighting sequences, and control methods such as the body triangle. A lot of attention is placed on movement, and how you need to dynamically follow your opponent if you want to stay on their back. 

The second half of this Dynamic Back Control Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD targets submissions from the back, beginning with the Rear Naked Choke and evolving towards armbars, rear triangles, and the coveted Thunder Lock. Throughout it, Bradley constantly places lots of emphasis on grip fighting that helps you achieve your goals. 

According to me, the best part of this volume comes at the very end. In the final few chapters, Schneider touches a bit on back mount defense, giving you insights into what you can expect people to do against the body triangle, and the dreaded Straight Jacket. 

Part 2 – Attacking the Turtle

A part I don’t completely agree with, if it was intended to be useful in modern Jiu-Jitsu and against modern iterations of the turtle position. The first part of this volume explores how to break down the turtle and end up with back control. All the ‘traditional’ back takes in this volume are mostly a waste of time. 

I enjoyed the portions on using the Truck position against the turtle, although that too has been proven to be very difficult to obtain against a strong defensive turtle player. The crucifix, on the other hand, remains a strong threat, provided you can deal with the opponent’s structure, which takes us full circle back to grip fighting. 

A few wrestling-inspired mat returns featuring gator rolls to break the turtle down and wrap up this part of the DVD. 

Part 3 – Truck Mastery

The truck actually gets almost a full volume in this Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD. Apart from trying to use it against a solid turtle position, the Truck remains one of the most effective, yet underestimated and gravely underused positions in grappling. 

Bradley Schneider covers the essentials of positional control from the truck, as well as the main submission options, such as the calf slicer and crotch riper (a.k.a. The Banana Split). He takes things a step further, combining entries to and from the back, including using the Twister as a checkpoint. 

Part 4 – Bradley’s Signature Crucifix

The final part of the Dynamic Back Control BJJ DVD is all about Bradley’s preferred way of dealing with the back, which is the Crucifix. Schneider sin notorious for his expert use of the position, only the second grappler to be feared because of it after the legendary Marcelo Garcia. 

After explaining how he likes to prevent people from slipping and rolling out of his crucifix, it is all about submissions with Bradley. Armbars, short chokes, a reverse Omoplata, and a route to the back and the Truck show exactly why Schneider is so scary when he gets to this ‘divine’ position during matches. 

True to his promise of deeply exploring back control, Bradley also offers some escape options against the crucifix in the final few chapters of his DVD. 

There is More Than Just One Back Control

What exactly is back control in Jiu-Jitsu? For most people, the position that results in earning 4 points in a competition is the only back control worth exploring. However, that is a very one-dimensional way of looking at control that opens up so many submission options, that you might end up not needing points anyway. 

Eddie Bravo was the first to introduce such positioning, and a couple of his signature ‘dead zones’ in the form of the Twister and the Truck. While I don’t expect Eddie’s work to ever end up earning points in IBJJF competitions, that does not mean that es should shun these positions in favor of points earned by hugging someone’s hip from behind them using your legs. 

In all fairness, the crucifix is also part of this category, being my personal preferred method of controlling the back, as opposed to the traditional hooks and seatbelt control. It all comes down to goals – if you want to control someone from the back, you will use everything at your disposal to achieve it. 

If, on the other hand, you’re interested in getting points from the back, then the Dynamic Back Control Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD is not for you.

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Conclusion

Get out of your comfort zone in terms of the back mount position in BJJ and start thinking about how you can actually control people from the back as opposed to clinging to them like a wet backpack. The options are already there, you just need to start integrating them into your existing back control game. 

Picking up the Dynamic Back Control Bradley Schneider BJJ DVD is a great way of getting a new perspective on back control in BJJ. Since it addresses both traditional and more open-minded methods of becoming a back mount expert, you can compare how effective they are yourself. A very smart investment, particularly for competitors!

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Today on the menu, we decided to go through the Evan Wick Leg Ride Logistics Grappling DVD, reviewing how one of the best wrestling coaches and Olympic-medal set competitors in the US at the moment uses leg rides for ultimate control. Throughout this article, you’ll come to understand that you already know and use leg rides in BJJ, you just haven’t given them the dedicated attention they deserve.

Key Takeaways

• Two-part wrestling instructional with over an hour of leg riding techniques. 
• Demonstrated by four-time Division I All-American wrestler.   
• Powerful mat return and scramble damnation tactics, easy to master quickly.
• BJJ World Expert Rating: 9 out of 10.

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Riding the Legs in Grappling

Have you ever done a Twister while rolling in BJJ? How about the truck position, or Ninja rolls to get the back? all of these are examples of leg rides that work like a charm in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Despite it all, this wrestling staple is not usually taught in BJJ schools on its own, nor does it get the attention it deserves.

I have said it before and will say it again, wrestling is a complete grappling martial art that has a lot more benefits for BJJ players than just a few takedown combos. The mat returns and mat control offered by wrestling are unparalleled, given the crazy positions wrestlers get in to stave off getting pinned.

This is exactly why dynamic ground control moves such as leg rides are so useful in BJJ. Their versatility ensures that you fulfill a major principle of top control – preventing one of the opponent’s legs from leaving the mats, effectively taking away any chance they have, or standing up or getting on top of you.

Once entangled, leg rides work much like Ashi Garami, but instead of leading to leg locks, they lead to position pins, such as side control, mount, or back mount. This Evan Wick Leg Ride Logistics Grappling DVD we’re reviewing today is a very useful resource for those willing to introduce some wrestling spice to their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game.

Cal Poly Wrestling Coach Evan Wick

Wrestling is one of the staples of American high school and collegiate sports, with lots of kids taking part at one point or another in their trip through the educational system. Some of those kids go on to become multiple times division I All-American wrestlers and become wrestling coaches themselves, like Evan Wick.

Evan started wrestling in Wisconsin but transferred to Cal Poly in his final year. A very aggressive and fast-paced wrestler, Wick has a knack for draining opponents through smart attachments that force them to give in. Breaking wrestlers is no easy task, so Wick is exactly who you want to be learning wrestling from.

With a record of 23-1 in his one wrestling season with Cal Poly, and an overall record of 133-22 it is clear why Evan Wick was kept on as a coach. After joining, he has influenced the wrestling program so much, that the head Cal Poly coach has claimed he “changed the trajectory” of the team’s performance.

If you’re not a part of the Cal Poly wrestling team, though, the only way to pick his brain (sort of) is to pick up the Evan Wick Leg Ride DVD. Do not forget to keep an eye out for him, as he is not yet done with competition, with World and Olympic medals still long his radar as a competitor representing the Titan Mercury Wrestling Club.

Evan Wick Leg Ride Logistics Grappling DVD Review

The Evan Wick Leg Ride Logistics Grappling DVD is a short and precise one. The material is spread over two volumes, covering mechanics and leg ride entries, and everything that you can gain from there on. Given the subject, the instructional is short, but it delivers al the key information you need, especially if you’ve never encountered leg rides before.

Part 1 – Leg Riding Basics

Leg riding is essentially a way of hooking the legs of an opponent, mostly while they are in the referee’s position in wrestling, and using it to prevent them from standing up as you look to pin them on the mats. You can see how this can translate to BJJ.

The first volume of the Evan Wick Leg Ride Logistics Grappling DVD covers the mechanical aspects of leg rides and a few different ways you can attach both above and below the opponent’s knee. He particularly stays with the figure four-leg ride configuration, which offers the most options in terms of versatility.

The first volume ends with an introduction to how the cradle position connects to leg rides, which is the main subject of the second part of this grappling DVD.

Part 2 – Riding to the Cradle

The second (and final) part of this Evan Wick Leg Ride Logistics Grappling DVD builds on the leg riding basics from the first volume, expanding to include not just more control, but also even direct submission options.

While Wick shows leg bars and wrist attacks from the leg ride, he also goes over the most common scrambling scenarios, ensuring that even during forced rolls you stay in cruise control. It is literally like you’re riding the leg, following the opponent wherever they go.

The ultimate position to wrap up using a leg ride is the cradle, and Evan covers both near and far-side options,  ending with the torturous cherry on top that is the crossface crunch.

Using Leg Rides in BJJ

Now that you’re aware of what legal rides are, let’s try and see how and where you can use them to improve your BJJ game. First, let’s make it clear that the choice of training attire makes no difference at all since this move works just as well in Gi and No-Gi.

The main use for leg rides that I have found, and fall back to often in Jiu-Jitsu, is to effectively break down the turtle position, With more and more people figuring out the defensive power of the turtle, getting to the head and/or armpits is proving very difficult, if not impossible. Accessing the legs, though, offers a whole different approach that not many people without wrestling experience are aware of.

For example, you can attach yourself not just at hip level, like we do with hooks, but also at knee level (knee rides) or even ankle level (ankle rides). Knee-level insertions vs. the turtle are not unheard of, with most truck and Twister entries or half guard back exposures exploiting this route.

Ankle rides, though, can ensure you break down someone trying to stay in turtle/all fours, effectively preventing opponents from standing up or scrambling (known in wrestling as mat returns) and taking away a key post that allows them to fend off breakdowns and conceding top position.

If you turn towards wrestlers, you’ll find a lot of different resources on the subject of leg rides, some even including very old-school catch wrestling submissions. However, if you want a very practical guide covering the modern-day applications of leg rides in grappling, the Evan Wick Leg Ride Logistics Grappling DVD is more than enough. 

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Time For A Ride!

Wrestling has proved over and over again to be the Achilles heel of BJJ. Every time some major innovation happens in BJJ, it can be traced to a wrestling staple Jiu-Jitsu grapplers tend to ignore and dismiss. With the fame around the sending prowess of wrestling not dying down, and wrestling defense on the rise, the next big thing might just be mat returns and mat control.

A look at an instructional such as the Evan Wick Leg Ride Logistics Grappling DVD means you act proactively, expanding your grappling horizons and widening your options of dominating opponents. After all, as long as it is legal, does it really have to be “Gracie-approved” for you to use it in BJJ?

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Leg lockers aside, people that are really really good at back attacks are some of the toughest opponent’s you’ll face in Jiu-Jitsu! Even a beginner that gets a hold of your back can cause you trouble and make it difficult for you to escape. When the person on your back knows what they’re doing, and more importantly, what you’ll do, it becomes nearly impossible. BJJ back escapes are nothing new nor mysterious. People learn and drill them all the time. The only problem is, that most of them fail to work against truly high-level back takers. And it is precisely these people that we want off our backs when rolling/competing. The perfect scenario would be staying safe, getting out and directly countering your opponent. Yet, counters area even scarcer and work way less than Back escapes. So, when in back control, focus on getting out first.

The reason BJJ back escapes are so notoriously difficult to pull off is the nature of the back position. Unless you’re really aware of all the possibilities and dangers, you’ll probably choose an obvious escape option. This is only going to allow an experienced opponent to adjust into a better control position and be one step closer to a submission. Repeat this a few times and you’ve actually landed yourself in a choke by trying to escape. This is exactly what we’ll focus on today, exploring those few effective BJJ back escapes that work.

Tom DeBlass has not been submitted in years. As one of the leading competitors of today, he knows the most efficient ways to escape every submission and position in BJJ. Check out the “Submission Escapes DVD” by DeBlass for a way out of every sticky grappling situation!

Deconstructing Back Contol 

The biggest problem about back control si that your opponent is behind you. It offers a way for an opponent to be really compact while at the same time being hidden from your sight. This is the crucial problem people face when they get their bacs taken. So, in order to employ BJJ back escapes, you need to know which areas of back control you need to address.

Basically, there are three things you need to focus on when attempting to get rid of back control. The first two things to consider are hooks and the seatbelt grip. You need to regain control over at least half of your body. That means either getting rid of the hooks, which control your hips, or the seatbelt grip, which controls your torso. Unless you manage one completely, before attempting to get free of the other, you won’t be successful.

In order to obtain a good position to deconstruct either controlling mechanism, you need to slide your body up or down. UNless you change your positioning in relation to your opponent, no amount of technique or strength is going to get you out.

And most importantly, you need to address the biggest problem first and with complete attention. There is absolutely no point in trying to escape back control if your opponent already has a choke in place. Instead, preventing them from getting to a choke position should always be your number one concern. Stop the submission instead of panicking to get out in an attempt to deny your opponent points. Once they’re on the back, focus on protecting your neck, and forget about the points. Once you’re out, you can start getting them back.

BJJ Back Escapes

In terms of escapes, we’ll look at two BJJ back escapes that cover all the bases. The first one focuses on the escaping the hips first. It works perfectly when you are on the “weak” side for choking. The second one is a back escape that is going to get you out of the strong side. This one is going to start with grip breaks and freeing the torso first, before moving on to the hips.

For our first escape, we find ourselves in back control, seatbelt, and hooks in. The first thing to do is grip the overhook arm so that you prevent it from going into a position for chokes. The second thing to do immediately is to lie down on the underhook side. This the weak side for choking and it’s going to keep you relatively safe. Once there, you’ll look to extend your bottom leg, negating the hook control on that side. This will allow you to rotate and get the leg free, establishing a base. Now you can slide out to the side, freeing your hips completely. Getting rid of the seatbelt now is as easy as guiding the overhook arm over your head. To complete the escape, turn into your opponent.

When you’re late with going to the weak side, and your opponent gets you on their strong side, the first principle is the same – control the top arm with both of yours. Once you break the seatbelt grip, keep a 2 on 1 grip on their top arm and guide it over your head. Now, you can change your position, by going on your back, thus moving your hips sideways. To prevent mount, you’ll have to use your ar side leg to hook the opponent’s top leg, before you complete the escape.

Back Control Counters

BJJ back escapes are high percentage moves, when you go for the simple methods, like the tow above. Counters, on the other hand, are much more opportunistic and can work against less experienced opponents. As such, there are a few that might be worth your time.

The most basic one is preying off your opponent’s mistake. It is a simple one most of you should know, as it is a teaching moment. If and when your opponent crosses their feet in front of your while in back control, you can finish with a submission. All it takes is to cross your own feet over theirs for a nasty and very legal ankle lock. The only problem is, experienced opponents are never going to make that mistake. Also, your hip flexibility, or lack of it, places an important role here.

Another countering option is looking for a Kimura. It is a bit risky but works well of the first defensive option we discussed. When escaping on the weak side, look to thread an arm in, so that both your opponent’s arms are now an underhook. There’s still control there, so immediately grab a Kimura grip on the top arm. Now proceed with the escape, getting an armlock in the process.

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If you said it was a sloppy technique that you may have seen in some crappy action movie, I would have agreed with you before I knew better. Jason has shown me how this sloppy choke can be used as a feint and make your opponent defend it easily, which leaves him open for a real choke that will put his lights out. Another ingenious trap! You got to check this out to choke your buddies out!

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Let’s say, for argument’s sake, that your stand up game is spot on and that you’re fairly comfortable in clinch situations against the wall. You’re controlling the center, applying your own rhythm and feeling loose. Everything is going as planned, but then, the fight goes to the ground and you find yourself in a whole new dimension. Are you confident enough that your BJJ game can get you through the ground exchange in an MMA match? Do you know what are the most effective Jiu-Jitsu moves for MMA?

The role of Jiu-Jitsu Moves in MMA

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the staple of the modern MMA game, but it is an art in itself that requires a large amount of time in order to be proficient at. In retrospect, getting a black belt in BJJ takes longer than acquiring a high level of knowledge in the other arts MMA consists of.

Let’s use the example of Olympic weightlifting to paint a clearer picture. The Olympic lifts (clean, jerk, snatch etc.) are an incredible tool to develop explosive power and strength. However, they have a larger learning curve than most other forms of plyometric and strength training because Olympic weightlifting is a sport on its own. It takes years for Olympic lifters to become experts in moving such massive weight correctly.

It’s the same with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Moves in MMA. Sure, you might decide that you’re gonna guillotine everyone and focus solely on perfecting the guillotine for use in MMA but it’s not going to get you far. Without a strong base in BJJ, you can’t use the art to truly add to your MMA arsenal. But developing the base alone will take years. So now, there’s a decision you have to make. Are you willing to put in the time and gain the much-needed experience for a well-rounded MMA game or are you going to go for the quick fix?

The BJJ quote about Penguin and Eagle

As master Carlos Gracie Jr. black belt, once said on the subject: “Although the penguin has the ability to walk, fly and swim when needed, he’s not very good at any particular one of those qualities. The eagle, on the other hand, has just one quality – to fly, but he does so to perfection“.

Using the examples of Demian Maia or Jacare, it’s clear that with an excellent BJJ background you’re on the right path for MMA stardom.

The highest percentage of Jiu-Jitsu moves for MMA

Most noteworthy, not all aspects of the BJJ game have the same level of application in MMA. Even with highly restricted striking options, like the example of Combat Jiu-Jitsu, strikes can significantly impact what you can safely do on the ground. In the MMA context, the very basics of BJJ should be the main focus – as much control as possible, from a position of safety, that’ll ultimately lead to a submission.

Let’s take a look at some of the options that are most likely to guarantee you victory when the fight hits the mats.

1. Rear naked choke – The Highest Percentage Jiu-Jitsu Move in MMA

The infamous “Mata leão” or “lion killer” was the original choke that brought BJJ to glory and kicked off the emergence of MMA. It’s a highly reliable technique, not just because it leaves no doubt about the winner (tap or nap) but because you’re doing it from one of the best positions with complete control in BJJ – the back position.

With strong seat belt control and properly aligned hooks, both the shoulder girdle and the hips of the opponent are immobilized. After winning the grip fight, the choke is there, resulting in pressure on the carotid arteries which restricts blood flow to the brain, causing a deprivation of oxygen which leads to loss of consciousness.

2. Guillotine choke

The Guillotine choke is accessible from different levels in an MMA fight, both standing and on the ground. You can perform Guillotine from the front side of an opponent, by placing them in the front headlock position. From there, you place the choking arm across the neck, connecting it to the other arm via a variety of grips. The non-choking arm is used to tighten the choke and can be connected to the choking one with the opponent’s arm included (arm in guillotine).

The Guillotine choke places pressure on the trachea, resulting in disruption of the air flow and subsequent loss of consciousness.

3. Triangle choke – Jiu-Jitsu move in MMA Pulled Mostly by Higher Belts

Offense from the back is a trademark of the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the triangle is a great statement on that. Offering tons of varieties, the triangle choke is a powerful weapon when utilized correctly. In the context of MMA, safety in the guard position is the first order of business. Only when strikes are neutralized to some extent, you can think about wrapping a triangle on your opponent.

The mechanics of the choke are in the triangle that you create around the opponent’s neck by your legs on two sides and his shoulder on the third. By using your legs against their neck you ensure that your strongest body part is attacking their weakest. Angles play a major role in finishing the triangle choke and that is a good base of Jiu-Jitsu proves it’s worth. A rushed submission is a bad one in any situation, but when the guy/girl on top can rain punches and elbows on your face it is a whole different story.

4. Armbar

One of the most well-known locks in grappling martial arts, the armbar is as effective a submission as it is simple. You can set it up from virtually every position in BJJ and have a very high finish rate.

Mechanically speaking, the armbar creates tension in the elbow joint, applying force in the direction opposite of the joint’s natural bend direction. Prior isolation of the shoulder joint and control of the wrist is mandatory in order to obtain efficient control before applying the lock. As with the triangle, a very strong body part (the hips) is applied against a week body part (the elbow joint) causing a break in the arm.

Of all the positions the armbar is available from a lot of situations you find your self in a fight (closed guard, side control, back control…). Strikes can be used to “soften up” your opponent before ultimately transitioning into a strong position for finishing the lock.

Focus on what really matters and avoid being a few tricks pony if you’re willing to lay your health on the line in the cage. Give yourself your best shot at staying safe and finishing quick, while dominating the opposition by utilizing the principles and techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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