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Ground positions, sweeps and escapes
Back control (back mount)
Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Back mount · MMA: Rear mount · Judo: Rear mount
Appears in 3 arts.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
The attacker is behind the opponent with both legs hooked inside the thighs and an over-under grip across the chest. The opponent cannot see or easily defend, which makes it the strongest position for chokes.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Back mount |
| MMA | Rear mount |
| Judo | Rear mount |
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Wabukan (2026). “Back control (back mount)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/costas (accessed 2026-10-30).
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