Chest To Back Behind The Elbows – In-Depth Review

Make turtle positions stick and turn them into back takes and strangles.

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The Bottom Line

You will learn to keep opponents on their hands and elbows, deny sit-outs, and cycle mat returns. The curriculum explains how to set hooks and finish without losing position. It is a reliable roadmap for dominating from the rear with control first.

⚡️ Quick facts

Best for: Back-take hunters

Skip if: You avoid turtle

Tech focus: Turtle Control, Rear Waistlock, Back Takes, Mat Returns, Rnc, Hooks

Biggest takeaway: Control beats scrambles

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What You'll Learn

This is Bodoni’s turtle control and back-take system. It covers mat returns, hook placement, and finishing mechanics once you have chest-to-back.
The structure links rear waistlock, 4-point, and referee’s position so you can keep opponents stuck while you climb to strangles.

Primary Techniques You'll Drill

Turtle Control
Mat Returns
Rear Waistlock
Hook Placement
Back Takes
Rear Naked Choke
Body Triangle Escapes
Ankle Pick
Kosoto Gari
Go Behind

Format & Level

Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
Skill level: Intermediate
Format: No-Gi
Runtime: 9 hours and 24 minutes
Volumes: 8

Should You Buy It?

Wait for daily deal. I like how the rear waistlock ties every turtle variation back to hooks and chokes.

Why Giancarlo Bodoni?

Giancarlo is an ADCC -88 kg champion known for back-attacking efficiency. He blends wrestling-style mat returns with no-gi strangle mechanics. A Lucas Lepri black belt, he teaches with sequence-first clarity. His New Wave training partners pressure test these positions at elite level.