A direct, modern back-hunting system with practical retention and finishes.
The Bottom Line
This is a no-gi back attack blueprint that prioritizes usable sequences. You will learn retention mechanics, turtle to back chains, standing mat-returns, and clean finishing options. You will not get long theoretical lectures or niche lapel chokes.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: You hunt the back relentlessly
Skip if: You want pure finishing theory
Tech focus: Rnc, Straight Jacket, Crab Ride, Berimbolo, Body Triangle, 50/50 Entries, Turtle Back Takes
Biggest takeaway: Retention and finishes flow from many entries.
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What You'll Learn
A four-volume, no-gi roadmap for taking, keeping, and finishing from the back. You get retention mechanics, turtle/standing/50-50 entries, and a finishing tree featuring RNC variants and triangles.
It is compact and practical, favoring drills and clear sequences over theory-heavy lectures.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Rnc
- Straight Jacket
- Crab Ride
- Berimbolo
- Body Triangle
- 50/50 Entries
- K Guard Entries
- Triangle From Back
- Armbar From Back
- Toe Hold Counters
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 4 hours and 46 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I used the retention sequences to keep hooks under frantic scrambles, which made finishing much easier.
Why Kaynan Duarte?
Kaynan Duarte is an ADCC champion noted for clean back takes, mat returns, and triangles from the back. His style blends crab-rides, berimbolo entries, and strong hand fighting. He built these routes under Andre Galvao at Atos HQ. He is widely regarded as a top heavyweight technician.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Very good; packed with more info than expected, including modern entries.
- Concise and to the point compared with Danaher; still loaded with smart back takes.
- Covers turtle, standing, 50/50, and half guard routes into the back.
- People reported the straight-jacket and triangle-from-back details worked immediately.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Less exhaustive theory than Danaher's series; some prefer his deep hand fighting.
- A few wanted more finishing detail; course also spends time on entries.
- Back attack competition is crowded; some default to other names.
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Smart Alternatives
- Finish on the Back by Ethan Crelinsten – You want DDS-style finishing depth.
- Chest To Back – Behind The Elbows by Giancarlo Bodoni – You prefer turtle breakdowns first. (Price: $197.00)
- Attacking The Back Every Match by Roberto Jimenez – You like dynamic scrambles to the back. (4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Modern Back Attack System on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
