A practical roadmap for escaping modern back control.
The Bottom Line
You will learn how to classify danger and use rotation to exit body triangles, double-unders, and classic seatbelts. You will also get live-round commentary for application. You will not find gi-grip back escapes here.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Back escape strugglers
Skip if: Gi-only player
Tech focus: Body Triangle Escape, Shoulder Slip, Belly Down Escape, Granby, Hand Fighting
Biggest takeaway: Rotate intelligently, then clear hooks.
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What You'll Learn
A complete back-defense curriculum from danger recognition to late-stage survival, then escapes and reversals. Expect early/mid/late frameworks and live rounds commentary across seven volumes.
If the body triangle haunts you, start here.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Shoulder Slip
- Belly Down Escape
- Turning Escape
- Body Triangle Escape
- Granby
- Danger Gauging
- Hand Fighting
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Footage Breakdown
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 3 hours and 13 minutes
- Volumes: 7
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I stopped flailing from the back once I tracked danger stages and rotated on his cues.
Why Ethan Crelinsten?
BJJ Heroes tracks Ethan’s extensive back attack history, making him a credible voice on both sides of the position. As a B-Team coach, he distills complex no-gi problems with stepwise rules. Expect strong emphasis on rotation, frames, and hook management.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Helped people escape higher belts’ back control reliably.
- Praised for danger-awareness and organizing early, mid, late stages.
- Users highlighted clear hand-fighting and rotation cues.
- Well-structured approach compared favorably for defense focus.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some viewers prefer other teachers for escape pedagogy.
- Pricey unless you catch a Daily Deal.
- A few felt the marketing clips undersold the depth.
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Smart Alternatives
- New Wave Jiu Jitsu: Positional Escapes by John Danaher – Broader escape heuristics across positions. (Price: $197.00)
- Ultimate Back Attacks and Escapes Bundle by Gordon Ryan – Combines attack and escape perspectives. (Price: $419.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Get The F**k Off Me: Back Escapes on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
