Back Mount Submissions

Offense for Back Mount (Control + Submit)

The offensive position in the back mount for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the person controlling their opponent's back. The offensive player is highly dominant in this position, with ample opportunity for attacks and low risk for a defensive attack. 

Image Above: The purple-colored character represents the offensive position of the back mount position. The offensive player has their leg hooks around their opponent's hips. They control their opponent's back with seatbelt control, having one arm above the shoulder and one arm below the shoulder.

1. Cross-Collar Choke

YouTube Video: Roger Gracie

YouTube Video: Choke Details From The Back 

Instructor: Roger Gracie

Provided by: JiuJitsuMag

Length: 2 minutes 29 seconds

Synopsis: The strong-side arm is the dangerous one in this choke. You want to prevent the opponent from grabbing the strong-side hand by grabbing over said hand with the weak-side hand and keeping it tight to their body. To get the choke, open the wrist and move towards the lapel. 

2. Bow and Arrow Choke

YouTube Video: Tom Davey

YouTube Video: How and When To Execute The Perfect Bow And Arrow Choke 

Instructor: Tom Davey

Length: 4 minutes 17 seconds

Synopsis: According to Tom Davey, if your opponent falls to the weak side arm (which is a better escape option for them), this is the time to go for the bow and arrow choke. 

3. Rear-Naked Choke

YouTube Video: John Danaher

YouTube Video: How to Perform the Perfect Rear Naked Choke 

Instructor: John Danaher

Length: 22 minutes 21 seconds

Provided by: Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

Synopsis: The rear-naked choke is a go-to submission in the world of grappling. The perfect technique for the rear-naked choke can overcome your opponent's defenses and John Danaher does an excellent job of explaining the nuances.

4. Armbar

YouTube Video: Lachlan Giles

YouTube Video: Transitioning Between Armbar and Back Control 

Instructor: Lachlan Giles

Length: 11 minutes 41 seconds

Provided by: Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

Synopsis: If your opponent is escaping back control, you can go for the Armbar to stay on the offense. This begins with a typical seatbelt control and falling towards the side with the underhook. From this point, you will grab a kimura grip, frame against your opponent's face with your forearm, and then slide your leg over their head to get to the Armbar position.

5. Rear Triangle Choke

YouTube Video: Stephan Kesting

YouTube Video: How to do the Rear Triangle Choke (or 'Ura Sankaku')

Instructor: Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting

Length: 6 minutes 20 seconds

Provided by: Stephan Kesting

Synopsis: This attack from the weak side (underhook) of back control. You will trap one arm with a figure four grip while bringing the other leg over. You can then transition to triangle whether you have your opponent's arm blocked or not. From there, you need to properly angle your hips and legs to finish the choke.