Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Grounded front-headlock go-behind
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Block their turn toward you, then circle behind their kneeling base.
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Front headlock · In control
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 3 min section · 0:23–2:57
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationHand Block Go Behind by John Danaher
John Danaher
Setup & key ideas
Also called hand block go behind · spin behind
Before you start
- They are already grounded on their knees with you controlling from the front.
- This is the hand-block variation; other go-behind controls need separate review.
Key ideas
- Use the arm block to limit their turn back toward you.
- Circle in short steps while keeping weight connected to their upper body.
- Reach a position behind them before securing the waist.
Common pitfalls
- Reaching around the waist while still in front gives them an opportunity to trap the arm.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Turtle · Attacking
You reach behind their shoulders and secure control around their waist while they remain on their knees.