Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Arm drag from closed guard
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Move an arm across and use the opening to reach behind them.
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Closed guard · Playing guard
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 4 min section · 2:12–5:18
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationBJJ Techniques: Arm Drag to Back Take by Gordon Ryan
Gordon Ryan / BJJ Fanatics
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- Wrist and upper-arm control from closed guard.
- Room to bring the controlled arm across your body.
Key ideas
- Establish control of the arm before beginning the drag.
- Transfer to a far-lat connection as you bring their posture forward.
- Turn onto your side and rise around their shoulder with your chest facing them.
Common pitfalls
- Remaining flat with your chest facing the ceiling after the drag.
- Sitting straight up instead of moving around the shoulder.
- Letting the arm return before securing the next connection.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Back control · In control
You get behind the shoulder and secure lower-body control.