Learn posture-first back survival with 'point zero' before moving to newer refinements.
The Bottom Line
You learn the original hidden posture approach to back defense. You will understand point zero and essential escapes. You will not get the newest refinements found in the updated back series.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: System completists
Skip if: You want the latest
Tech focus: Point Zero, Hook Defense, Standing Up
Biggest takeaway: Point zero matters
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What You'll Learn
An earlier back-defense release focused on 'point zero' and posture-based survival. It remains useful, but the newer (Re)Back Takes package supersedes it for most learners.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Back Escapes
- Hidden Posture
- Point Zero
- Hook Defense
- Body Triangle Escape
- Half Nelson Defense
- Turning Escape
- Stacking Escape
- Panda With Hooks
- Standing Up
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Conceptual, System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 4 hours and 1 minute
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Skip. I would buy the newer back series first, then revisit this for context if you love the system.
Why Priit Mihkelson?
European defensive specialist; frequent seminar instructor; co-owner of DefensiveBJJ.com.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Competition testers report success with the posture cycles.
- Users say submissions against them dropped after adopting it.
- Guide to defensive postures helped people connect pieces.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some critiques say posture looks odd and invites skepticism.
- Offense after escape can lag without extra study.
- Older release now overshadowed by updated back course.
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Smart Alternatives
- (Re)Back Takes, Escapes, Survival & Prevention – Updated, broader, and more refined back defense. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Back Escapes: Introducing The Hidden Posture on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
