Defending and Escaping the Back Mount: Core Concepts
NoGi BJJ: Intro to back attacks by Corey Guitard
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Before anything else, you need to defend against the choke/strangle. The order of the next steps will depend on your positioning, your body type, and your opponent’s positions and attacks. Either way, you’ll need to find a way to get your shoulders to the mat, and remove your opponent’s hooks to free your lower body.
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