Escape Back Control: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

# Escape Back Control: Complete BJJ Technique Guide

## What is the Escape Back Control?

The Escape Back Control is a fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique that every practitioner should master. Whether you're a white belt just starting out or an experienced grappler refining your game, understanding the mechanics and timing of this technique will elevate your BJJ.

## How to Perform the Escape Back Control

Here's a detailed breakdown based on expert instruction:

# Escape from Back Control

Okay, guys, the lesson now is how to escape from the back when your opponent

already has both hooks. So imagine he has my back and he has both hooks and he's

locking the sea belt, okay? What is important? I should always go towards the side

that his arm is underneath my armpit. That is a rule, Ent‹o,

se a sua arma est‡ debaixo da minha arma, isso significa que eu vou de outra

forma. Claro que eu preciso se preocupar sobre a arma de troca. Porque essa arma

aqui Ž a arma que ele vai trocar. Ent‹o, eu tenho que focar em duas m‹os

controlando a arma. Ent‹o, eu tenho meu dedo bloqueado assim, e a outra m‹o

bloqueada assim. Ok? Como eu disse antes, eu preciso escapar da direita,

ent‹o eu vou comear a l -la dessa maneira E depois, n‹o Ž s— sobre meus ricos,

Ž sobre o meu dedo alto Ent‹o, quando eu comeo a escapar do meu dedo,

eu levanto meus ricos E eu vou muito alto aqui

Agora, eu comeo a escutar no meu dedo, All the way, that way.

Okay, my back is on the floor. So since my back is on the floor, that means he's

not on my back. So I'm already escaping. Once I keep escaping, he tried to get the

top position,

and I will be playing guard. Okay?

One more time.

So he V‡ para tr‡s com o c’bel. Focuse no armazenho de troca. Focuse no armazenho

de troca. Sempre escapa dessa forma. Ent‹o, est‡ indo para o armazenho que est‡

underneath o armazenho. V‡ para tr‡s da cabea. V‡ para tr‡s da cabea na floreta.

Inscreva. Inscreva. Inscreva. Inscreva. Inscreva. Inscreva. Inscreva.

Inscreva. Inscreva. up. If he tried to get the top position, you just escape and

recover your guard. Okay? Easy way to escape from the back,

guys. See you next lesson.

## Key Points to Remember

When drilling the Escape Back Control, focus on these essential details:

1. **Positioning** — Your body position determines your success rate

2. **Timing** — Wait for the right moment, don't force it

3. **Grip** — Secure proper grips before committing to the technique

4. **Finish** — Follow through completely once you initiate

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many practitioners struggle with the Escape Back Control because they:

- Rush the technique without proper setup

- Neglect the importance of base and balance

- Forget to control their opponent's reactions

- Don't drill both sides equally

## When to Use the Escape Back Control

The Escape Back Control works best when:

- Your opponent's weight distribution creates an opening

- You've set up the technique with proper grips

- You can commit fully to the movement

- You have a follow-up ready if the initial attempt fails

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*This technique guide is based on instruction from Professor Henrique, covering the Escape Back Control as part of the JitsAI Fundamentals Course.*