When you are controlling a turtled opponent, It’s important to combine back attacks with submissions. Your opponent can not defend both threats at the same time. This means that they will leave themselves exposed as they defend one attack.
A great option is the clock choke. You can threaten with it and if they defend, you can take their back.
Sure, you can understand the technique at the surface level and make it work from time to time… But you could also learn the details to it and, therefore, become extremely effective with it.
For instance, the Clock Choke can be a terrifying submission if you learn how to apply it properly. John Danaher shows the necessary details:
Attack safe and effective back takes from top position with Nicholas Meregali’s guide to getting to grappling’s most dominant position.
- Secure the back from standing, turtle position, side control, and guard passing with Nicholas’s guide to back take mastery.
- See some of Nicholas’s favorite back taking drills for building serious skill in this important area.
