Atlas/Control/Back Mount
Control position·Rear Naked Choke / Mata Leao, Bow and Arrow Choke, Okuri Eri Jime
Back Mount (Hooks)
Rear Mount

Back Mount

Behind with hooks - back control, submission access

Dominance
90
vs 10
Control depth
Spine wrap
Controlling
Transitions
14
outbound
Submissions
36
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Top position behind opponent with legs hooked around their waist or thighs while chest presses against their back. The hooks control hip movement and prevent forward escape. This position provides direct access to neck and arm submissions.

What you do

The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.

Open1position detailin the App Store↗
Dominance — Controlling perspective
90 vs 10
Disadvantaged↓ 80Dominant
Control depth · Spine wrap — Hooks locked tight - control hips, attack neck
Dominance — Escaping perspective
10 vs 90
Disadvantaged↓ -80Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Hooks controlling you - protect neck, clear hooks
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

14 ways out.

All14transitionsin the App Store↗
Back Mount →
Mount to S-Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Back Mount →
Mounted Armbar Setup
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Back Mount →
Back Mount to Gift Wrap
Arm wrapped across body - limits defense, opens chokes and kimuras
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Back Mount →
Back Mount to Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Back Mount →
Standing Back Control
Behind them standing - choke or dump
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Back Mount →
Standing Back Body Lock
Locked hands around waist from behind
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Back Mount →
Back Escape - Hand Fighting
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Back Mount →
Back Escape - Turn Into Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Back Mount →
Back Mount to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Back Mount →
Back Mount to Quarter Guard
One leg recovered guard position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Back Mount →
Back Mount to Seated Guard
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Back Mount →
Back Mount to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Back Mount →
Back Mount to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Back Mount →
Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

36 finishes live
from this position.

All36submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Live
10/10
SUB-002
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Okuri Eri Jime
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-004
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-005
Straight Jacket
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-006
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-007
Rear Triangle
Controlling
Watch
7/10
SUB-008
Armbar
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-009
Short Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Kimura
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Scorpion Lock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Suloev Stretch
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Twister
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-019
Reverse Calf Slicer
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-020
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-022
Calf Crusher
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-023
Calf Slicer
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-024
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-025
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-026
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-027
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-028
Calf Compression
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-029
Calf Crank
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-030
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-031
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-032
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-033
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-034
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-035
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
SUB-036
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control91
S-Mount
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Gift Wrap
Arm wrapped across body - limits defense, opens chokes and kimuras
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control75
Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Back Mount · Control

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