Routes to back exposure from turtle, scrambles, and standing that convert near-backs into finishes.
The Bottom Line
You will learn multiple back exposure paths from standing and turtle. You will practice mat returns, rides, and go-behinds. You will not get deep hook retention or choking systems here.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Hunters of back exposure
Skip if: You need basics first
Tech focus: Rear Body Lock, Crab Ride, Go Behinds
Biggest takeaway: Create back exposure everywhere
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What You'll Learn
A 10-volume compendium on back exposure: turtle, four-point, rear body lock, cross body ride, crab ride, and ashi bolo sequences. It emphasizes routes from standing, scrambles, and guard.
Ideal if your shots or passes create near-backs that you fail to finish.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Seat Belt
- Rear Body Lock
- Mat Returns
- Cross Body Ride
- Crab Ride
- Ashi Bolo
- Turtle Attacks
- Figure 4
- Spiral Ride
- Go Behinds
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Technique Collection, System Based
- Skill level: Advanced
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 9 hours and 2 minutes
- Volumes: 10
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I use this to turn failed shots and scrambles into reliable back exposure.
Why Garry Tonon?
Tonon is renowned for turning scrambles into back exposure and finishes at elite events.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Huge variety of entries to back exposure.
- Covers rear body lock mat return finishes.
- Great for turtle and four-point situations.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less focus on control once hooks are in.
- Dense; needs bookmarking and drilling.
- Little gi grip integration.
Smart Alternatives
- Unifying The Systems – Connects back threats to kimura, triangles, and legs. (Price: $197.00, 8 vols, 2021)
Sources & References
Official listing: View How To Take The Back on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
