Atlas/Control/Short Base Back Control
Control position·rear naked choke (defining back attack), bow-and-arrow choke (gi-specific high percentage), short choke (position-specific collar choke)

Short Base Back Control

High tight hooks, low base - compact control, compression

Dominance
85
vs 15
Control depth
Spine wrap
Controlling
Transitions
7
outbound
Submissions
34
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Back control with hooks positioned high and tight on opponent's legs while maintaining low base. The compact configuration creates compression and limits escape options. This position prioritizes dense control over extended hook placement.

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
85 vs 15
Disadvantaged↓ 70Dominant
Control depth · Spine wrap — Hooks high and tight - stay low, attack chokes
Dominance — Escaping perspective
15 vs 85
Disadvantaged↓ -70Dominant
Control depth · Distal — High hooks on you - protect neck, clear hooks
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

7 ways out.

All7transitionsin the App Store↗
Short Base Back Control →
Suloev Stretch Entry
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Short Base Back Control →
Short Base Back Control to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Short Base Back Control →
Back Escape - Shoulder Walk
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Short Base Back Control →
Back Escape - Turn Into Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Short Base Back Control →
Short Base Back Control to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Short Base Back Control →
Short Base Back Control to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Short Base Back Control →
Short Base Back Control to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
//04—Submissions downstream

34 finishes live
from this position.

All34submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Rear Naked Choke
Controlling
Live
10/10
SUB-002
Short Choke
Controlling
Live
9/10
SUB-003
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-004
Kata Ha Jime
Controlling
Live
8/10
SUB-005
Okuri Eri Jime
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
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-010
Kimura
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-011
Straight Jacket
Controlling
Watch
6/10
SUB-012
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-013
Clock Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-014
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-015
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-016
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-017
Ninja Choke
Controlling
Long
5/10
SUB-018
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-019
Crucifix Neck Crank
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-020
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-021
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-022
Loop Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-023
Sorcerer Choke
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-024
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-025
Suloev Stretch
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-026
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
4/10
SUB-027
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-028
Calf Slicer
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-029
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-030
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-031
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-032
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-033
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long
3/10
SUB-034
Twister
Controlling
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control85
Truck
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
8 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control88
Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard65
Closed Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// Short Base Back Control · Control

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on your phone.

Open Short Base Back Control in Grapla for the full detail block, all 7 outbound transitions, the counter graph, and the option to log this position straight to your journal.

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