Is having control of your opponent’s back the best possible position in Jiu Jitsu? Could it be the most sought after position of all controlling positions? If we look at Jiu Jitsu as a sport, in point based tournaments you will always see...

The back-mount position can be one of the most difficult places to establish good control. In my opinion the back is probably the best position to acquire, but it takes loads of skill to keep someone there. If you can master the controls...

Escaping the back is a thing of beauty. It has always been my favorite escape as far as mechanics, body positioning, and strategery go. Although it can be an arduous task, scraping someone off that’s secured the rear mount is an important part...

Being stuck in back control is easily one of the most frustrating things that can happen to us when rolling or competing. Being in back control is an entirely defensive position while the attacker is in an entirely offensive position. The main trouble...

One of the toughest things to do in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to escape back control. When you are caught in full back control with a seatbelt grip and hooks, you are essentially in the worst position in Jiu Jitsu. Because the attacker...

  The back position is already hard enough to escape, but when someone locks on that body triangle, it can feel like death. The body triangle from back is as the name suggests, the person who has someone’s back taken locks up their...

Crucifix from Back with Hooks by Alexandre Vieira When you think of some of the best and most accomplished grapplers in this generation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu stars you will often mention Alexandre Vieira. Alex Vieira is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt...

It Is The Most Dominant Position In BJJ. Drill It. Learn It! Back control in Jiu Jitsu is often a battle in which the attacker must continuously retake the back while the defender continuously escapes. Because these movements occur quickly, it is vital...

Get the Back Control With "Near Side Entries" Part 1 by John Danaher John Danaher is well known for his leg lock system, but did you know he is also a master a back take submissions as well? Today we will take a...

Gordon Ryan Back Control System Gordon Ryan, a pupil of the infamous Danaher Death Squad, is a well know Brazilian Jiu Jitsu player. If you are familiar with the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) tournaments, you will have likely seen him compete at one...

Gordan Ryan Shows Us A Slick Knee On Belly To Back Take Spend any time on the mats and you are destined to get a knee jammed in to your belly at some point. Just thinking about trying to escape such an uncomfortable...

3 Amazing Back Takes From Guard Taking an opponent’s back from your guard is one of the most important elements to become a masterful guard player. It is important to have a wide variety of attacks from every guard. One “must have” guard...

By now, many of us have seen the controversial ending to the Kasai 4 Pro bout between Renato Canuto and Vagner Rocha. It was a high-paced, back-and-forth, action-packed match (as predicted), and Canuto gritted out a victory by points, 3-0. He was able to...

The back mount may just be the most dominant position you could hope to achieve in BJJ. Consider the perks. All of your opponent’s defenses are facing away from you, making escapes and counters difficult. From a self-defense perspective, it can be a...

John Danaher is back at BJJ Fanatics with his VERY soon to be released back control and submission system.  In the second of our preview videos, Danaher demonstrates some very important concepts that will turn you into that back pack you've always wanted...