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Hybrid Approach to Wrestling for BJJ by Darryl Christian

Back exposure in grappling is one of the most dangerous positions you can face — and one of the hardest to defend without a clear system.

  • Strategic Back Exposure DABS is an elite defensive framework created by world-class grappler Steve Hordinski that teaches you how to recognize, neutralize, and escape back threats with precision and confidence.
  • Rather than memorizing random moves, this system reveals the logic behind back attacks and builds skill through structured, repeatable strategies.
  • You’ll learn how to prevent back takes before they happen, defend effectively when attacked, and adapt dynamically to whatever your opponent tries. With step-by-step progressions, live application principles, and high-percentage responses, Strategic Back Exposure DABS equips you with the mental and physical tools to control your back and stay off the mat.



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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro 0
Hand Fighting And Underhook Basics - Offensive Hand Fighting 1:30
Defensive Hand Fighting 3:43
Underhook Hand Dynamics, Footwork, And Body Position 4:58
Utilizing Snap Downs 8:02
Off Balancing 10:22
Arm Drags 11:56
Cement Mixer 13:37
Throw-By 16:33
Outside Duck 18:13
Snap Cross Body Takedown 20:43
Momir 23:09 - (26:19)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Arm Drag Setups - Wrist Control Basics 0
Arm Drag Basics 2:00
Baseball Grip 4:22
Opposite Baseball Grip Arm Drag 6:50
Slingshot from Head Post 9:03
Offensive Arm Drag off Wrist Control 10:36
Defensive Arm Drag off Wrist Control 11:59 - (13:57)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Front Headlock - Butterfly Lock Dynamics 0
Positioning the Butterfly Lock in the Front Headlock 1:37
Top Mount Throw 5:36
Darce 7:19
Guillotine Counter to Defensive Roll 9:49
Standing Butterfly Guillotine 12:06
Step Over Neck Crank 13:48 - (15:38)

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Standing Breakdowns - Butterfly Breakdowns 0
Leg In Off The Butterfly Lock 2:34
Off Balance 6:13
Sagging Knee Shield 8:02
Outro 9:47 - (11:39)

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What will You Learn?

Back exposure in grappling is one of the most dangerous positions you can face — and one of the hardest to defend without a clear system.

Strategic Back Exposure DABS is an elite defensive framework created by world-class grappler Steve Hordinski that teaches you how to recognize, neutralize, and escape back threats with precision and confidence. Rather than memorizing random moves, this system reveals the logic behind back attacks and builds skill through structured, repeatable strategies.

You’ll learn how to prevent back takes before they happen, defend effectively when attacked, and adapt dynamically to whatever your opponent tries. With step-by-step progressions, live application principles, and high-percentage responses, Strategic Back Exposure DABS equips you with the mental and physical tools to control your back and stay off the mat.

Whether you’re a competitor, a coach, or a dedicated practitioner, this method helps you stay calm under pressure, shut down attacks, and keep your back safe — every time someone tries to take it.

Key Benefits

  • Understand Back Threats Deeply
    Learn the patterns, timing, and setups that lead to back exposure so you can prevent them before they escalate.

  • Straightforward, High-Percentage Responses
    Replace guesswork with proven defensive sequences that work in live training and competition.

  • Dynamic Defensive Adaptation
    Adjust your defense in real time rather than relying on rigid reactions.

  • Confidence Under Pressure
    Stay composed when someone is hunting your back — and make smart decisions that protect you.

  • Step-by-Step Progressions
    Drill essential positions in logical sequence, building skill safely from basics to advanced.

  • Applicable Across Grappling Arts
    Works for BJJ, submission grappling, amateur MMA, and self-defense situations.

What You’ll Learn

  • How back exposure actually happens (so you can stop it early)

  • Core principles to keep your hips, frames, and posture protected

  • Defensive entries from turtle, seated, and standing threats

  • Escapes and reversals once the back is compromised

  • Transition control to regain safer positions

  • Adaptive habits that integrate with your overall game

What Exactly do You Get?

Part 1

  • Intro
  • Hand Fighting And Underhook Basics - Offensive Hand Fighting
  • Defensive Hand Fighting
  • Underhook Hand Dynamics, Footwork, And Body Position
  • Utilizing Snap Downs
  • Off Balancing
  • Arm Drags
  • Cement Mixer
  • Throw-By
  • Outside Duck
  • Snap Cross Body Takedown
  • Momir


Part 2

  • Arm Drag Setups - Wrist Control Basics
  • Arm Drag Basics
  • Baseball Grip
  • Opposite Baseball Grip Arm Drag
  • Slingshot from Head Post
  • Offensive Arm Drag off Wrist Control
  • Defensive Arm Drag off Wrist Control


Part 3

  • Front Headlock - Butterfly Lock Dynamics
  • Positioning the Butterfly Lock in the Front Headlock
  • Top Mount Throw
  • Darce
  • Guillotine Counter to Defensive Roll
  • Standing Butterfly Guillotine
  • Step Over Neck Crank


Part 4

  • Standing Breakdowns - Butterfly Breakdowns
  • Leg In Off The Butterfly Lock
  • Off Balance
  • Sagging Knee Shield
  • Outro

 

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