Taking the back is one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Watch our kids drill back takes from open guard at Mindset Martial Arts & Fitness in Hayward, and learn the one detail our coaches keep repeating.
Why the Back Is Such a Strong Position
From the back, your partner can't see you and can't easily attack you, while you can control them and look for chokes. In competition, back control scores big points.
The Detail That Matters Most: Under the Armpit
You'll hear it over and over in the video: "Stop grabbing behind the head." When kids reach around the head, they lose the position. Instead, go behind the back and grab under the armpit. That grip keeps your chest connected and stops your partner from turning in.
Drilling It Live
- Grab the leg and pull your partner down to break their base.
- Get on top, then work your way around to the back.
- Control under the armpit, not around the neck.
- Pull the arm to keep them from escaping.
Games Make It Stick
We also teach back takes with task-based games, where kids win by completing a specific goal. See how we use task-based games.
Kids Jiu-Jitsu in Hayward
Mindset Martial Arts & Fitness is at 24249 Hesperian Blvd in Hayward, CA, next to Southland Mall, and has been teaching in Hayward for about 16 years. We're a short drive from San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley and Union City. Learn more about our kids martial arts program, including our beginner no-gi class for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
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