Do you suck at takedowns? No shame in it; but you have to do something about that… At least if you don’t want to spend your whole life butt-scooting towards your opponents. So, here’s a good tactic for improving your takedown success: go for the back. It’ll be much easier for you to take the fight down to the canvas if you learn how to take the opponent’s back.
Having trouble finishing the Rear Body Lock takedown?
Here is a super simple way to get it done – with the help of the shoulder tap!
Kaynan Duarte shows how to use the shoulder tap to finish the Rear Body Lock takedown:
Attack the back from turtle position, standing position, half guard, and more common positions for success.
- Retain and control the back with Kaynan’s techniques for keeping hooks and hand fighting against talented opponents.
- Learn how to apply airtight RNC’s, triangles from the back, and powerful arm locks with Kaynan’s advice for finishing.
Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide for Calmly Beating Bigger, Younger Opponents
💥 What if slowing down was the fastest way to win?
💭 Tired of Getting Smashed by Younger, Stronger Grapplers?
It’s not your age. It’s your strategy.
If you’re a passionate grappler over 35 who’s sick of getting outpaced, outmuscled, or out-cardio’d by opponents half your age — this 120 page e-book was made for you.
🔓 Unlock the Power of Sloth Jiu-Jitsu:
Build Sustainable Strength—Without Wrecking Your Joints, Energy, or Jiu-Jitsu
Tired of waking up sore and burnt out after lifting? Sloth Strength is a proven blueprint for grapplers over 35 who want to get stronger—without the pain, burnout, or injuries.
Developed from 25 years on the mats, this no-burnout approach is made specifically for BJJ athletes in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.



