What comes next from back control
Back control: the attacker is behind the defender with a seatbelt grip and both feet hooked inside the thighs. The attacker is winning and wants the choke. The defender protects the neck first, then escapes.
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Learn the position itself: Back Control in the library ›
If you are the has the back
Best The choice that works most often here.
- Trap an arm with your leg
Step one leg over one of their arms to trap it. Now they have only one hand to protect both sides of the neck.
Leads to back control, arm trapped ›
Good Works well with the right setup.
- Rear naked choke
Put your choking arm under their chin and your other hand behind their head, then squeeze. Let go as soon as your partner taps.
Ends the match if it works: a submission. - Hold the seatbelt
Keep your chest on their back and your hooks in. They cannot attack you from here.
You stay in this position.
Risky Can work, but often goes wrong.
- Bow and arrow chokeGi
Grip their collar with one hand and their pants with the other, then stretch your body out. It is a strong choke, but it needs a gi.
Ends the match if it works: a submission. - Armbar from the back
Only try it when they give you a straight arm. If it fails, you lose your hold and they start to escape.
Ends the match if it works: a submission.
If you are the back taken
Good Works well with the right setup.
- Shoulders to the mat on the safe side
Slide down until your shoulders touch the mat on the side of their under arm (the arm under your armpit). Then push their top hook off.
Leads to back control, shoulders to the mat › - Hand fight: two on one on the choking arm, chin down
Hold their choking arm with both hands and keep your chin down. Protect your neck first, then escape.
You stay in this position.
Risky Can work, but often goes wrong.
- Turn in to them
If their hooks are loose, turn all the way to face them, and you are in their closed guard. If it fails, they trap your arm.
Leads to closed guard ›
Mistake Avoid this: it usually makes things worse.
- Reach back for their head
Reaching back for their head lets them trap your arm. It also leaves your neck open.
Usually goes wrong. Choose a better option above. - Cross your feet and bridge
Bridging while their hooks are in does not move them. You use energy, and they can trap your arm.
Usually goes wrong. Choose a better option above.
Train it on the Path
The Back survival unit turns this into short lessons: you see a position and pick the best move.
The Path goes in order: start free from lesson one and you reach Back survival on the way. With Rolla Plus you can jump straight here.