Adult No-Gi Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Leg Entanglements to the Back

Leg entanglements aren't just for footlocks. They can also take you to the back. In this Adult No-Gi class at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, the coach answers questions from the gi session about going from the legs to the back without grips.

If you want something that challenges your mind as much as your body, this kind of question-and-answer class is a good place to start.

Inside this class

Class opens with questions: an ankle pick that doesn't work, wrist grips, and where to go when your partner moves well. The coach explains always thinking about the back, staying close enough to grab in one fluid motion, and using leverage through the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow (and the laces, ankle, shin and knee on the legs).

From X-guard, we work not pushing the partner too far away, putting the knee inside, keeping connection through the toes, and the four points of control when a grip breaks. You don't have to force the back. Control the partner and steer them over. Rounds close the class, with coaching on wrist and elbow control and on overhook versus underhook.

Video timestamps

00:36 Questions: leg entanglements to the back
02:31 When the ankle pick doesn't work
05:02 Always thinking about the back
07:38 Staying close: one fluid motion
10:04 Leverage: wrist to elbow, ankle to knee
13:54 X-guard: don't push them too far away
15:12 Knee inside, connection through the toes
20:22 When a grip breaks: four points of control
22:40 Steering wheel them over
35:16 Rounds
40:23 Wrist and elbow control
45:24 Overhook vs. underhook

Key technical concepts

Always think about the back. Leg positions can be a path to the back, not only to foot locks.

Stay close. Without the gi grips, staying connected to your partner matters even more.

Control, don't force. Steer your partner where you want them instead of muscling the position.

Why this work matters

A question-and-answer class lets students bring their own problems to the mat, which keeps training interesting and practical. Students learn to make a plan, notice what isn't working, and try another option, and the more experienced partner sets the pace so people at every level can train hard and keep coming back.

New to Jiu Jitsu?

You don't need any wrestling or Jiu Jitsu background to start. Beginners learn the basics first, drill at a controlled pace, and build up to live training with coaching along the way. Questions are always welcome, and partners look after each other so everyone can keep training.

Train with us

Coastal Jiu Jitsu is located in Miramar Beach, Florida, serving adults from Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Freeport, Inlet Beach, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. Drop-ins are welcome in any class, whether you live here or are visiting the area.

Looking for a challenge, a skill to work on, and good people to train with? Contact us with your questions or book your first class.

Website: https://www.coastaljiujitsu.us
Phone: 850-866-2861
Address: 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Unit 403, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Book a class: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/uuwnvg15zeylf9/location/LB8NT9SDM4ESA/services

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