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Garry Tonon's "Two Threat" Secret To Escape The Dogfight

Garry Tonon's "Two Threat" Secret To Escape The Dogfight

From Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

May 17, 2026

Stop getting your back taken from the Dogfight position! ADCC Medalist Garry Tonon reveals his "Double Threat" system to completely fix your limp arm escape and effortlessly take your opponent's back.

Everybody knows the standard limp arm escape from the half guard dogfight. But as you roll with heavier, more experienced grapplers, you've probably noticed a frustrating problem: they expect it, they catch your arm, and they take your back instead.

In this video, Bernardo Faria sits down with Garry Tonon to diagnose exactly why your dogfight escapes are failing. Garry breaks down the ultimate Overhook vs. Underhook battle, sharing a game-changing No Gi BJJ secret: The Diagonal Shift. By pre-positioning your hips and creating a "double threat" with your legs, you neutralize your opponent's weight and create an unstoppable path to the back take.

If you are an older hobbyist who struggles with wrestling up from half guard, or you constantly feel "stuck" when your opponent gets an overhook, this mechanical detail will completely transform your bottom game.

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🕒 Video Chapters:
00:00 - The Overhook vs Underhook Battle in Jiu Jitsu
00:34 - Why The Traditional Limp Arm Escape Fails
01:11 - Garry Tonon's "Double Threat" Back Take Secret
01:34 - The Shin Pin: How to Trap Your Opponent
02:12 - The Diagonal Shift (The Key To The Move)
02:51 - Executing the Perfect Dogfight Back Take

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