Judo for BJJ: How to do Ippon Seoi Nage Without Having Your Back Taken
Dec 03, 2024BJJEE
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), executing a throw like Seoi Nage comes with a notable risk: about 50% of the time, you may inadvertently expose your back to your opponent. This vulnerability exists...
Gordon Ryan Shows A Powerful Trilemma: Leglock Defense, Attacks, Guard Passes & Back Takes
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As you climb through the ranks of Jiu-Jitsu – both when it comes to belts and skill levels – you’ll come to understand that the best way to submit opponents isn’t with just...
Here’s A Tricky Back Take From Bottom Half Guard – You’ve Got To Learn How To Do It
Nov 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Stuck in bottom Half Guard? Yeah… That’s not fun at all, isn’t it? Especially when you take into consideration that you’re not just feeling uncomfortable – but...
BJJ Technique You Have To Learn: Lasso To Arm Drag Back Take
Nov 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Lasso Guard is one of those highly effective guards in Jiu-Jitsu that can make you super successful on the mats… And your training partners (as well as your opponents) super frustrated with...
Garry Tonon Has A Cool Back Take From Standing In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As a general rule, you should stay away from techniques which seem fancy in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – and, rather, stick to those which actually work. But, every now and then, the fancy and...
How To Do Standing Back Takes In BJJ
Oct 29, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Understanding The Rolling Back Take In BJJ
Oct 21, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
This Back Take From K Guard Works Really Well
Oct 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There are a lot of ways to take the back in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, the most effective of ways are often, at the same time, the most unexpected of ways, too. For example – who of your...
This Back Take Is Perfect Against Training Partners Who Love To Invert
Oct 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Do you have a training partner or two who just love to invert and attack your legs… More specifically, Heel Hooks and Kneebars? If so, then here is a neat little back take that they...
Giancarlo Bodoni Has A Great Knee Slice To Rolling Back Take Setup
Aug 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Knee Slice Pass is the bread and butter technique for many BJJ athletes. It works remarkably well with other passes and it offers you a chance to stay tight to your opponent while passing...
Instructor Answers Rener Gracie; Shows How Safe The Rolling Back Take From The $46 Million BJJ Injury Court Case Really is
Apr 05, 2023BJJEE
The incident which left Jack Greener, BJJ white belt student – as well as the jury’s decision to award Greener $46 million – has stirred up a lot of controversy. Controversy, which...
Thomas Rozdzynski Shows A Simple Back Take Setup From Sit-Up Guard
Apr 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Taking the back from positions like Mount, Side Control and Half Guard is something that you’re probably used to aim for, something that you’ve likely practiced for hundreds and hundreds of...
Learn Leo Vieira’s Infamous Front Roll Back Take in Gi & No Gi
Mar 15, 2023BJJEE
Leo Vieira, a BJJ legend and 5th degree black belt under Romero Cavalcanti, is the leader and founder of the BJJ powerhouse Checkmat. He is known for his very dynamic BJJ game with great stand up,...
Ever Tried This Cool Back Take From De La Riva Guard?
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The De La Riva Guard is one of those positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that give you a lot of options… If only you learn how to play it right. However, some beginners find this guard to be...
Threaten The Back Take & Front Headlock – With This Arm Drag Technique
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The butterfly guard is one of the simplest, yet most effective open guard in BJJ. It can be used against opponents of any size as it utilizes the strongest part of our body-the legs, to pull, lift,...
This Lasso Guard Pass To Back Take… Is Surprisingly Easy
Feb 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Passing the guard of a much larger opponent can sometimes be a difficult task. However, if it’s done right, you will be in great shape to win the match. One thing that we have talked about in past...
Andre Galvao Shows A Unique Back Take From “Rock The Baby” Position
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
Try This Creative Back Take In Your Next Roll (In The Gi)
Jan 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Going for the back is one of the best things you could do in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And here’s another way to do it, this time with the Frame Lasso. You can connect your open guard with the frame...
The Rolling Back Take From Leg Drag Is Much Easier Than You Think
Nov 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Rolling Back Take from Leg Drag is one of those techniques that makes a lot of BJJ students go: “Wait, what?” However, it’s not too complicated to set it up. It’s just a...
This Weird Back Take Is Just The Technique You Need
Oct 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Sure – the back take is not really a submission. But it needs to be mentioned, as the guard gives you an opportunity to transition onto your opponent’s back, which is the most dominant...
Counter The Opponent’s Leg Attack With This Sneaky Back Take
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...
This Single Leg Counter to Back Take Is Surprisingly Easy
Sep 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Whenever you have your training partner’s back, you have multiple submission options. ADCC competitor Josh Cisneros bait opponents into giving him EXACTLY wha he needs to enter the “Black...
Cross Grip Back Take From Closed Guard by Kurt Osiander
Aug 30, 2022BJJEE
Taking the back from positions like Mount, Side Control and Half Guard is something that you’re probably used to aim for, something that you’ve likely practiced for hundreds and hundreds...
This Half Guard to Back Take Sequence Works Well in a Street Altercation
Mar 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to being in a street fight, it’s best that you avoid being on the ground. For, if you end up there, there’s no telling if the “other person’s” friends will...
