BJJ Beginners
Lesson 6 – Back Control and Escape
Warm Up (10min)
Line Drills (3min)
- Butt Scoot Backwards
- Butt Scoot Fordward
- Shrimp Backwards
- Shrimp Fordward
Partner Drill (7min)
- Take the Back
- Indicator: Opponent rolls to their knees to escape the mount
- Essential Detail: Effective back hook entry
- Most Common Mistake: Ineffective torso alignment while on back
- Bad Guy Reminder: Get up on your shoulder, not your elbow
- Safety Tip: Remain weightless until partner is on all fours
- Drill Orders: Mount start, 1 rep, reverse roles
Lesson (30min)
- Back Escape – Sitting Variation
- Indicator: You seek to escape the back mount from a seated position.
- Essential Detail: Immediate shot to the ground on the underhook side.
- Most Common Mistake: Not enough pressure on the shoulders on the mat.
- Bad Guy Reminder: Increase intensity each time.
- Drill Orders: 2 reps each, early/late, reverse roles.
- Back Escape – Kneeling Variation
- Indicator: Opponent establishes the hooks from the turtle position.
- Essential Detail: Safe hand positioning.
- Most Common Mistake: Rolling the wrong way during the fall.
- Bad Guy Reminder: Try to establish over-under control as well.
- Drill Orders: 2 reps each, standard/head slip, reverse roles.
- Partner Drill (10min)
- Back Control Escapes with 50-80% Resistance
- Use a clock 1min each on the bottom.
- Switch partners