All BJJ techniques

A back take initiated when the opponent pulls their elbow wide, allowing you to secure an underhook and turn them.

Use this when the opponent gives cutting energy in deep half. The hook behind the leg and reaching past it allow you to pick up one leg, move the other aside,…

Use this when your straight armbar attempt is defended and you lose grip control. It leverages tight hip pressure to extract a leg and secure the back before t…

Counters the forearm-in-the-throat stack by trapping the arm and circling around the opponent's body to take the back. Works by using the opponent's forward pr…

Use this when the opponent posts their right hand to prevent the sweep from the lower leg shift. It solves the sweep-or-back dilemma by taking advantage of the…

Executed when the opponent turtles up tightly. The mechanism involves creating space by grabbing the hip to open their base, then inserting a hook to secure th…

An alternative entry using a collar grip on the far arm to control the opponent's posture. This variation is stronger than a seatbelt grip and allows for activ…

A back take using a seatbelt grip with diagonal pulling mechanics to unbalance the turtle. It works by targeting the shoulder line rather than the head, allowi…

Transition from mount to back control by capitalizing on opponent's turtle, locking heels around waist, climbing up, and securing chest-to-back connection.

When the opponent stays standing over you in X-Guard, use an underhook frame and leg kick to take the back. This is a high-percentage attack when the opponent…

When the opponent defends your initial strangle from back control by raising their arm and creating distance, this system maintains dominance through a back tr…

An entry into the backpack position from a cross-collar grip, using a leg drop to secure the side-back control.

A side-back position where legs entangle the opponent's body to lock them in, freeing the hands for upper-body submissions like chokes and arm bars.

Counter an opponent's knee-on-belly attempt from side control by posting your knee on their butt, spinning to their back, and securing a backside 50-50 leg ent…

Used when you have both feet connected and the opponent's weight is forward. Lifts the opponent vertically using foot pressure and rotates them to back by pull…

Used when an opponent drives you into a clinch. It utilizes a single collar grip to create a tight noose around the neck, finishing quickly by pulling the oppo…

Transitioning from headquarter position to take the back using a bamboo lock.

A method to transition into the Barambolo from De La Riva guard by manipulating the opponent's weight to create a sweep opportunity.

A shoulder lock that looks like a bicep lock but applies pure shoulder pressure. Requires getting the opponent's hand between your legs and using a thigh-cuppi…

Use this when the Baratoplata triangle angle is blocked. It solves the problem of a tight defense by repositioning the leg to create a straight arm angle for a…

A rear-naked choke variation used when both hands are available. It mimics a baseball bat grip to apply pressure from behind, often used in self-defense contex…

A collar choke executed from side control using a hidden grip setup. It solves the problem of early detection by keeping the choking hand on the chest until th…

Used when the opponent attempts to angle out or grab your pants. It breaks their grip and drives them backward to secure back control.

Establish control in De La Riva guard by gripping opponent's pant leg or ankle with left hand and sleeve with right hand to prevent leg drag and folding passes…

Use when an opponent controls your head from the side but leaves an arm free. Pull their shoulder, bridge to break base, and frame their arm to finish an armba…

From K-Guard, bend the opponent's knee toward their butt to create tension, then pull the leg out and apply a seatbelt choke to flatten the opponent and finish.

A submission from De La Riva that forces a post to break posture, using a collar drag and knee pressure to align hips and finish an armbar. It solves the probl…

A heel hook variation applied from below the the knee. By pointing the heel away and pushing the knee in a specific direction, it creates rotational pressure w…

A powerful footlock applied below the knee to maximize leverage. It solves the problem of weak pressure in traditional footlocks by concentrating force over a…

A Berimbolo variation that uses a forehead roll to cross the center line, countering the opponent's attempt to hip escape by maintaining tight leg control and…

Used when the opponent is standing or posturing up from open guard. Shoots the knee past to create a leg entanglement, using hip pressure and leg manipulation…

Used when the opponent posts an arm while in De La Riva. The mechanism relies on pulling the opponent's weight onto their posted arm to lighten their leg, allo…

Used when you have a De La Riva hook and want to take the back. The mechanism relies on pulling the opponent down, forcing a post, and using leg leverage to ro…

Used when you are in top half guard and the opponent's leg is weaving inside. The core mechanism uses a shoulder roll to rotate over the opponent's leg while c…

Escape a heel hook entanglement by freeing the knee line, inverting into De La Riva, and rotating to take the back. This counter turns a defensive survival sit…

Used to reverse position from 50-50 when the opponent is postured up or gripping heavily. The mechanism relies on controlling the ankle and using the cross-col…

A technique to transition into a berimbolo by manipulating the opponent's weight and positioning.

A method to perform the berimbolo by manipulating the opponent's weight to create an opportunity to take their back.

Detailed breakdown of the berimbolo technique starting from De La Riva guard, focusing on grips, hooks, hip movement, and transitioning under the opponent to t…

Berimbolo entry from De La Riva guard focusing on manipulating opponent's upper body weight onto their arms to lighten their legs and take the back without nec…

Transition from De La Riva lasso guard to berimbolo sweep by controlling opponent's posture, hooking the leg, and flipping over to take the back.

A modern technique transitioning from head quarter position to take the back using a berimbolo.

Use this when both players are seated facing each other or from de la riva guard. It solves the problem of advancing to back control by using an inverted rotat…

Switch to a belt grip to invert, then use a tight hug and shin-blocking mechanics to drag the opponent into your lap for back control.

Invert to the far hip, then use the De La Riva leg as an X-hook to control the opponent's leg, allowing you to drag them forward and take the back.

Use the De La Riva hook to post the opponent's hip, invert through to the far side, and use hip mechanics to turn the opponent onto their back for mount contro…

Use the Berimbolo rotation from De La Riva to take the back and secure a rear naked choke when the opponent is off-balance or resisting the turn.

A direct grip-based choke for tight spaces where leg entanglement is difficult. It works by compressing both carotid arteries simultaneously using forearm leve…

A modified snap-down entry that avoids deep wrestling or judo stances to prevent guillotine and crucifix attacks. It uses extended arms and push-pull mechanics…

A high-percentage takedown where the head stays centered to avoid guillotines, using forward pressure on the shoulders and backward pressure on the knees to ru…