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Escaping Back Control

There are several techniques to get someone off your back, or you can try rolling around and front flipping like Dillon Masington did above. Hey, it worked.

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Chris Palmquist
November 14, 2015 · 1 min read

In submission wrestling take the back of your opponent is considered the most dominant position and can often end with a submission. It’s not a fun place to be.

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The first priority when someone is on your back is to defend against the submission attempts which include a rear naked choke or even armbar. Next you have to escape.

There are several techniques to get someone off your back, or you can try rolling around and front flipping like Dillon Masington did above. Hey, it worked.

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