Back Mount / Back Control
Back Control
Pinnacle dominant position in BJJ/MMA controlling the opponent from behind with leg hooks.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[bak mownt]/
Alternative NamesBack take, Rear body triangle, Rear mount
Definition
Back Control is statistically the highest-percentage finishing position in submission grappling and MMA. By inserting foot hooks or securing a body triangle around the torso from behind, the attacker threatens choke finishes while completely blind-spotting the defender.
Related Terms
GuardGuard
Core BJJ bottom ground position where a practitioner controls the opponent using their legs.
Mount / Full MountMountHighly dominant top ground position where a fighter straddles the opponent's torso.
Submission / TapoutSubmissionMatch-ending choke or joint lock forcing the opponent to signal defeat by tapping.
Takedown / Leg AttackTakedownWrestling technique of driving the opponent off balance to the mat by attacking their legs.