Back Take
☰Contents
- How to Execute
- Related Techniques
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'How to Execute' involve in this context?
- Common Mistakes in Back Take
- Rushing the Setup
- Using Strength Over Technique
- Skipping Drilling
- Ignoring Defensive Reactions
- Training Tips for Back Take
- Shadow Drill at Full Speed
- Use a Skilled Partner
- Isolate Weak Phases
- Compete in Tournaments
- Learning Progression for Back Take
How to take the back in BJJ: seat belt grip, body triangle, rear naked choke finish. The most dominant position in grappling.
How to take the back in BJJ: seat belt grip, body triangle, rear naked choke finish. The most dominant position in grappling.
How to Execute
Wrap one arm over shoulder, one under armpit. Clasp hands. This is your control before the finish.
Use hooks (feet inside thighs) or body triangle. Body triangle is harder to shake; hooks give more mobility.
Drop your head to prevent the chin tuck. Attack with rear naked choke or bow and arrow choke from top.
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Related Techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'How to Execute' involve in this context?
The how to execute phase focuses on developing precise technique, building muscle memory through repetition, and understanding the underlying mechanics that make this approach effective in live rolling.
Common Mistakes in Back Take
Rushing the Setup
Attempting to finish before proper mechanics are in place results in failed attempts and positional loss. Prioritize position before submission.
Using Strength Over Technique
Muscling through setups creates bad habits and fails against stronger or more skilled opponents. Focus on leverage and angles.
Skipping Drilling
Techniques only become available in live rolling after extensive drilling. Regular repetition builds the muscle memory needed for execution under pressure.
Ignoring Defensive Reactions
Every technique has common counters. Learn the most frequent defensive reactions and have follow-up attacks ready.
Training Tips for Back Take
Shadow Drill at Full Speed
Perform the technique slowly, then progressively increase to competition speed while maintaining crisp mechanics. Video yourself to catch form breakdowns.
Use a Skilled Partner
Training with a partner who can give realistic resistance and honest feedback accelerates technical development more than repetitions with a passive uke.
Isolate Weak Phases
Break the technique into phases and identify which phase breaks down under pressure. Spend disproportionate drilling time on that specific phase.
Compete in Tournaments
Competition reveals real weaknesses that controlled training obscures. Even white belts benefit from early competitive experience.
Learning Progression for Back Take
- Start with controlled drilling of the core mechanics at 30% resistance.
- Progress to positional sparring: your partner starts in the relevant position and you practice Back Take with moderate resistance.
- Integrate into flow rolling — actively hunt for Back Take opportunities without forcing.
- Add to live sparring with full resistance. Focus on recognizing setups, not just finishing.
- Record and review footage to identify timing gaps and mechanical errors.