Nice No-Gi Back Take Setup! There are a variety of ways to take someone’s back in Jiu Jitsu. Back control can be achieved from many positions including side control, guard, and of course, turtle. Because back control is one of the most dangerous...

John Danaher Shows A Great Transition To The Back! Although the turtle position is dangerous to defend from, many grapplers, especially those that like to play from guard, will utilize to prevent their guard from being passed. In fact, a lot of grapplers...

Leo Vieira Back Take When you think of some of the most aesthetically pleasing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players, you will often think about just how impressing Leo Vieira’s game truly is. Leo Vierira, also known as Leonardo “Leozinho” Vieira is a Brazilian Jiu...

Here is A Great Back Take vs Turtle For You To Try! The turtle position is an often debated, much maligned defensive position. For years, it has been argued over whether the turtle position is weak, or an effective way to defend yourself,...

Raphael Carneiro Nasty Back Take From Closed Guard Closed guard is a position we are all familiar with. To some BJJ players it can be seen as a lazy place to hang out, or used for stalling in competition. But closed guard done...

Learn The Kickstart Back Take From Mike Palladino Mike Palladino, is a World Champion Grappler, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Player, and Founder of Evolution Grappling Academy. In October of 2017, Palladino represented the U.S. in the Combat Wrestling World Championship, held in Honjo, Saitama,...

In case you don’t know, Leo Viera is one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners and competitors to ever step on the mat. Not only is he extremely skilled beyond comprehension, he is also a very entertaining grappler to watch as...

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...

The Easy Berimbolo...The BABYBolo! The Da Liva Guard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular and most utilized positions when someone is playing from their back. The numerous transitions, sweeps, and submission potential makes this guard dangerous even against skilled...

John Danaher has already changed the world of BJJ instructionals with the release of his revolutionary "Leglocks:  Enter the System" from BJJ Fanatics.  With over 10 hours of ultra in-depth content designed to take you from leglock neophyte to almost Junior Senpei in...

A video surfaced recently of Rafa Mendes instructing at a seminar in Oregon. It’s an outstanding block of material. In the 8 minutes or so of footage Rafa explains in great detail, a very intelligent method of opening up the turtle position to...

The “seat belt” grip. It’s one of the most familiar terms in BJJ, referring to the method of controlling the back-mount position. It’s the standard for successful control of the back. Although its importance can not be ignored, there are many factors that...

Back control is an essential component to becoming a well-rounded bjj athlete. Back control is one of the most important things to develop. If you manage to take your opponent’s back, it is not a simple task so you can’t let them escape. ...

When becoming a guard player, it is crucial to have a wide arsenal of attacks from different guards.  One of the most important elements to becoming a tricky guard player is learning back takes from the guard.  Learning back takes from the guard...

The berimbolo has quickly become one of the most popular and effective moves in sport Jiu Jitsu.  It is frequently utilized by multiple time world champions at the highest levels of competitions.  The berimbolo has one of the highest success rates for any...