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Technique of the week: Back Position Control and Attacks

Technique of the week: Back Position Control and Attacks

From Gracie Allegiance Texas

May 3, 2026

Technique of the Week by Professor Tommy highlights the importance of back control in submission grappling, a position that affords immense dominance over opponents while ensuring personal safety.

This position's defensive utility is unmatched, as opponents are rendered ineffective and unable to retaliate.

Additionally, controlling the back provides access to one of the most potent arsenal of submissions, notably the strangle choke, which stands out for its effectiveness and efficiency, requiring less strength and making it particularly effective against larger opponents.

A multiple-time champion demonstrates these principles using a fusion of catch wrestling and jiu jitsu to control and submit an experienced grappler, showcasing a few strategic attacks.

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