Intro

The introduction to the Back Trap System course.

Front Headlock to Back Trap

Learning how to use the Front Head Lock to setup the Back Trap System is crucial. It is also super easy to do and once you learn it will be your goto way of getting back control.

Grips

In this video, I go over the different grips that you can have using the back trap system to control your opponent. This includes the harness grip, the kimura grip, wrist control, and the knee spreader.

BTS to KTS

If you are a student of the Kimura Trap System, you will be familiar with the transitions from the Back Trap System. This allows you to chain both of these powerful submission systems and become even more dangerous.

Rear Naked Choke

Many people have been trained to do rear naked chokes only from the classic back mount with hooks, and fail to realize that you do not need hooks to finish a rear naked choke. In fact, I would argue that it is more effective to finish without hooks as shown here.

Bully Choke

Made famous by Carlos Newton in his hail mary victory over Pat Miletich, this is a powerful choke that can be pulled off very quickly.

Trapping Arm

Trapping the arm is the corner stone of BTS. It allows you to attack submissions with ease and control your opponent. For MMA, it can be a great ground and pound position.

Butterfly Arm Lock

The Butterfly Arm Lock is a quick submission you can pull off once you trap your opponent's arm. While it is simple to counter, the counter will lead them into an even stronger submission with less chances of escape.

Forced Rear Naked Choke

When you trap one of your opponent's arms, it is simple to force a rear naked choke, or even a short choke or neck crank. Just be warned - you will not make friends doing this technique. :)

Reverse Omo Plata

If you have a flair for fancy techniques, this is your move. The rolling reverse omo plata is about as fancy and rare is submissions can be in BJJ. It is also not forgiving, so execution must be spot on to finish properly.

Taking the Back

Going from BTS to traditional back mount is simple and often initatied by your opponent when they try to reverse you.

Counter Sideways Roll

The one way your opponent can counter BTS that could cause a problem is a sideways roll. If you are not prepared, you can slam your head against the mat that will cause damage. However, if you are prepared, it will result in a nice crucifix.

Serra Flip

The Serra Flip is an excellent way of gettin the back mount with hooks in. The name of the technique is in honor of UFC champ Matt Serra, who I learned this move off by reading an old grappling magazine. He used this effectively in the ADCC and I have been using it ever since.

Hook Jump

The Hook jump is an effective way of forcing your hooks in to get full back mount.

End

Conclusion to the Back Trap System

Rolling Knee Bar

Reverse Kimura Trap

The Merkel to Bully Choke or Knee Bar

FHL to Back Side Mount

Spiral Ride

Tight Waist Chop to Dope Mount to Arm Triangle

Wrist Control Hip Bump Half Nelson

Arm Triangle Shoulder Kill Variation

Back Side Bully Choke

Back Side Neck Crank to Short Choke

Back Side RNC