Atlas/Guard/Backside K-Guard
Guard position·heel hook (via transition to deeper entanglement), kneebar, ankle lock
Backside K-Guard
Reverse K-Guard
Behind K-Guard

Backside K-Guard

Behind-leg K-position - back takes, guard entries

Dominance
60
vs 40
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
13
outbound
Submissions
20
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Bottom position where the guard player wraps around behind opponent's legs with one leg forming a K-shape. This position creates off-balancing control while connecting to multiple guard systems and back take entries. Functions as a hub position for modern guard development.

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 — Guarding perspective
60 vs 40
Disadvantaged↓ 20Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Hook behind leg - back takes, guard entries
Dominance — Passing perspective
40 vs 60
Disadvantaged↓ -20Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Clear hooks while defending back takes
//02—Concept tags
GUARDMODERNENTRYBACK TAKEHUB
//03—Transitions outbound

13 ways out.

All13transitionsin the App Store↗
Backside K-Guard →
K-Guard to Inside Sankaku
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
K-Guard to Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
Lockdown Entry
Figure-four leg trap - restrict mobility, disrupt base
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
Half Guard to Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
K-Guard Entry
Knee shield with distance control leg
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
False Reap
Legal reap shape - off-balancing, heel and back exposure
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Backside K-Guard →
Sprawl Control
Hips sprawled down, head controlled - stops takedown, creates attacks
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

20 finishes live
from this position.

All20submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-002
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-003
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-004
Kneebar
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-005
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-006
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-008
Prone Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-012
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-018
Z-Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-019
Hip Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-020
Scorpion Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Entanglement90
Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Entanglement62
Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Guard65
Single Leg X
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Backside K-Guard · Guard

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