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Back Takes from Guard

Arm drags and angles to reach the back from closed, butterfly or seated guard.

Also called taking the back from guard, guard to back, back take from closed guard, back take from butterfly.

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Roger Gracie Teaches The Best Closed Guard In The World!

Beginner Roger Gracie

The Unstoppable Way To Take The Back From Closed Guard by Mica Galvao

Intermediate Mica Galvão

Closed guard to the back (Lachlan Giles)

Intermediate Lachlan Giles

KILLER Closed Guard Attack SERIES - Back Take!

Intermediate Brian Peterson

HOW-TO: Roger Gracie taking the back from the closed guard

Beginner Roger Gracie

BJJ Back Take From Hip Bump Sweep Using "Switch" Movement - Jason Scully

Intermediate Jason Scully

Roger Gracie’s Closed Guard Secrets – JIU-JITSU BREAKDOWN

Intermediate Tsuyoshi "Yoshi" Tamaki

Full BJJ class w/ Heather | Closed Guard Arm Drag Set Up, Drills, & Back Take

Beginner Heather Morgan

Powerful Closed Guard Rodeo Back Take

Intermediate Heather Morgan