Standing Back Defense

Standing Back Defense refers to the techniques and strategies used to escape or reverse the position when an opponent has achieved Standing Back Control. In this position, the opponent has a dominant grip and/or hooks on your back while standing, threatening takedowns, transitions, or submissions. The goal of Standing Back Defense is to neutralize their control, regain positional advantage, and possibly counterattack.

Key Concepts

Frames and Base

Establishing strong frames and maintaining a stable base to prevent takedowns. Avoid crossing your feet or standing too upright.

Grip Fighting

Breaking grips and neutralizing their control over your upper body. Focus on removing any hooks or hand control they have.

Hip Movement

Turning your hips to face your opponent, which can break their alignment and limit their offensive options.

Leverage and Angles

Creating angles to remove their control rather than directly opposing their strength.

Defensive Strategies

Breaking Grips

Use two hands to peel their controlling arm off your body.
Apply downward pressure to disengage their hand or wrist control.

Escaping Hooks

Step forward or to the side while shaking off their hooks.
Use Hip Movement to dislodge their lower body control.

Turning to Face Them

Pivot toward the side of their controlling arm to break their alignment.
Combine grip fighting with this pivot to secure a more neutral position.

Dropping to the Ground

Drop into Turtle Guard or another defensive position to escape their control and limit their ability to attack.

Counterattacks

Transition into Standing Back Control or Snap-Down to Front Headlock if they overcommit.
Use a Duck Under or Hip Toss to reverse the position.

Common Mistakes

Panicking

Reacting without a clear plan can lead to unnecessary exposure to takedowns or submissions.

Poor Base

Leaning forward or standing too upright can make you vulnerable to sweeps or throws.

Ignoring Grip Fighting

Without addressing their grips, escapes and transitions will be ineffective.

Standing Back Defense requires a blend of awareness, technical precision, and strategic thinking to regain control and avoid danger.

Advancing Standing Back Defense

Transitions from Standing Back Defense

Transition to Standing Back Control by reversing grips and positioning.
Transition to Turtle Guard by dropping to your knees and creating a defensive structure.
Transition to Guard by rolling forward and establishing control with legs.

Submissions from Standing Back Defense

Guillotine if the opponent over-commits with their grip.
Kimura if you isolate the opponent's arm during a grip break.
Wrist Lock if you can exploit the opponent's grip while breaking free.

Takedowns from Standing Back Defense

Osoto Gari by redirecting their weight and sweeping their leg.
Duck Under into a Double-Leg Takedown.
Snap-Down to Front Headlock to gain control and move into a dominant position.
Body Lock Takedown after breaking the opponent's hooks or grips.
Single-Leg Takedown by isolating a leg during an escape attempt.