Back Control in BJJ
The most dominant position in BJJ, controlling your opponent from behind with your hooks in.
⚔️ Attack Options
- → Rear naked choke
- → Bow and arrow
- → Armbar
- → Collar chokes
🛡️ Defense Options
- → Fight the hands
- → Clear hooks
- → Turn into guard
Techniques from Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
submissions • white belt • ★★
Bow and Arrow Choke
submissions • blue belt • ★★★
Bulldog Choke
submissions • blue belt • ★★★
Truck Position
transitions • purple belt • ★★★★
Crucifix
positions • purple belt • ★★★★
Body Triangle
positions • blue belt • ★★★
Short Choke
submissions • blue belt • ★★★
Sliding Collar Choke
submissions • blue belt • ★★★
Armbar from Back Control
submissions • blue belt • ★★★
Seatbelt Back Control
positions • blue belt • ★★
Body Triangle Back Control
positions • purple belt • ★★★
Back Crucifix Position
positions • purple belt • ★★★
Straight Jacket Back Control
positions • purple belt • ★★★
Back Mount Position
positions • blue belt • ★★
Back Escape to Turtle
escapes • blue belt • ★★★
How to Get to Back Control
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Related Positions
Submission
The end state of any finishing hold that forces the opponent to tap, representing the ultimate goal in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Truck Position
A leg entanglement position from the back where you thread a leg through creating access to twister and calf slicer attacks.
Crucifix
A dominant position where you trap both of your opponent's arms using your legs and arms, leaving them completely defenseless.
Turtle
A defensive position on hands and knees, protecting vital areas while looking to escape or counter.