### Technique Name: Arm Drag to Back Take **Japanese Name**: N/A --- ### Overview: The Arm Drag to Back Take is a sleek and versatile maneuver in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that transitions you from an opponent's guard to a dominant back control position. This technique is incredibly effective and is widely used in both gi and no-gi scenarios. ### Typical Positions: - **Top**: Used mostly from **Standing** and **Butterfly Guard**. --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions: #### From Standing Position: 1. **Gripping and Positioning:** - Start by facing your opponent in a standing grappling stance. - Use your right hand to reach across and securely grip the opponent's opposite side (left) tricep, holding close to the elbow. - With your left hand, control their right wrist. 2. **Executing the Arm Drag:** - Pull their right arm across your body, using a combination of your left wrist grip and the tricep grip. - Simultaneously step to your left, moving past their pulled arm, and pivot on your left foot to square yourself in line with their back. 3. **Taking the Back:** - As you find yourself aligned with their back, release the wrist grip and slide both arms around your opponent's waist, securing a tight seatbelt grip. - Alternatively, you can insert a hook with your leg closest to them, disrupting their balance. - Once stabilization is ensured, you can work on inserting both hooks and stabilize back control. #### From Butterfly Guard Position: 1. **Initial Setup:** - Start seated with an active Butterfly Guard. - Grip your opponent's right tricep with your left hand and their left wrist with your right hand. 2. **Arm Drag Execution:** - Start by pulling the tricep, dragging the opponent's arm across your chest towards your left side. - At the same time, lean back slightly and generate momentum using your hips to aid in pulling the opponent forward. 3. **Sweeping to Back Take:** - Sweep your right leg under their body and use the momentum to rise and move to your knees. - Slide your right arm under their armpit and seatbelt across their chest. - Utilize your left leg to hook over their opposite thigh to initiate the back control process. 4. **Securing Back Control:** - Adjust yourself behind the opponent, ensuring your hooks are in. - Secure both arms around their chest in a seatbelt grip, ensuring they're tightly controlled. ### Key Points to Remember: - Always maintain tight control of the tricep and wrist during the arm drag. - Use your body mechanics efficiently to gain the back position without telegraphing your intent. - Stay close to your opponent to prevent them from defending or escaping. --- This technique maximizes leverage and creates openings in your opponent's defense, offering you a seamless transition to a dominant position. Practice diligently to develop timing and precision in executing the arm drag and subsequent back take.