Turn scrambles into back exposure using drillable chains from turtle and standing.
The Bottom Line
You practice back-take drills that also teach safe entries from body locks and front headlocks. The material favors decisive movement over long entanglements. It is not a deep finishing encyclopedia; use it to reach the back reliably and then apply your favorite strangles.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Back-chasers
Skip if: You want pin heavy
Tech focus: Back Takes, Kimura Trap, Crucifix, Technical Mount, Turtle Attacks, Seatbelt Control, Body Lock To Back
Biggest takeaway: Back takes emerge from consistent drills.
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What You'll Learn
A drill-heavy four-parter that systematizes getting to the back from turtle, front headlock, technical mount, and even standing body locks. Leon emphasizes repeatable sequences and finishing behaviors once hooks or seatbelt appear.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Back Takes
- Kimura Trap
- Crucifix
- Technical Mount
- Body Lock To Back
- Turtle Attacks
- Seatbelt Control
Format & Level
- Instructional style: Drill Heavy, System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 59 minutes
- Volumes: 4
- Released: 2020
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I saw success chaining body-lock entries to turtle spins rather than chasing takedown points.
Why Dante Leon?
Leon’s back-taking shows up across WNO and ONE highlights. He often mixes kimura-trap transitions with seatbelt control and uses crucifix to re-expose escapes. The course reflects this pressure-tested approach.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Fans praised how easily he took the back in recent events.
- Drill-first approach helps reactions show up under fatigue.
- Shows standing back-take routes without grinding takedowns.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer other instructors for deep back control encyclopedias.
- Face-crush style finishes are divisive in sport rules.
- Less focus on long-control maintenance after hooks.
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Smart Alternatives
- Guillotine Choke Systems – Blend headlocks into back exposure chains. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Power Back Takes on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
