How to Take the Back in BJJ 1: The Chair Sit
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Chair Sit·Stephan Kesting
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Дистанция и классификация
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Обзор
The Chair Sit family covers the back control position where the controlling fighter sits behind the opponent with both fighters' hips on the mat, the controlling fighter's legs wrapped around the opponent's waist. [1] The chair sit is a transitional back position that provides control while the controlling fighter works to establish full back control with hooks or a body triangle. [1],[2] It is named for the seated posture resembling sitting in a chair behind the opponent. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг
Эффективность
The chair sit is a back control variation where the attacker sits upright with legs wrapped around the seated or kneeling opponent, providing a stable base for choke entries. [1]
Родословная
The chair sit was developed in modern BJJ as a specialised back control variant. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
The chair sit is used in BJJ and MMA competition as a back control position. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Controlling the opponent from behind — seatbelt grip and hooks restrict movement while exposing the neck
Joints Involved — Attacker's hooks (inside the opponent's thighs), seatbelt arm (over-under chest control), hips (body triangle or hooks)
Force Vector — Rearward control — opponent cannot see or effectively counter attacks from behind
Positional Mechanic — Back control is the highest-value position — direct access to rear chokes with minimal defensive options for the opponent
Позиция и вход
From arm drag or duck under — Create an angle behind the opponent, secure seatbelt grip, insert hooks to establish back control
From turtle (opponent turtles) — When the opponent turtles to avoid guard pass, take the back by inserting hooks and securing the seatbelt
From sweep (taking the back during the sweep) — During a sweep, circle behind and establish back control instead of ending on top
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Изучить технику
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
4
Умеренный4/10
Back control is dominant position; enables rear chokes (Danaher 2021)
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
— IBJJF — Legal, back control with hooks or body triangle s...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal — back control leads to pin or submission opp...
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— 4 from sweep
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — dominant position for ground-and-po...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— UWW — Legal — back exposure is the primary scoring mechan...
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The chair sit is a back-control position where the attacker sits upright behind the opponent with hooks in, as if sitting in a chair — the most upright variant of back control (Marcelo Garcia, Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 2011)
✓The chair sit provides a high vantage point and creates strong downward pressure with the hooks
✓In the chair sit, the attacker's back is upright and their weight drives down through the hooks into the opponent's inner thighs
✓The chair sit is often a transitional position that occurs during back takes from turtle or standing
✓From the chair sit, the attacker can: apply the RNC, transition to flat back control, or use the height for collar chokes (gi)
✓The chair sit is the natural back-control position when taking the back from a standing position or from top turtle
✓The upright posture in the chair sit gives the attacker excellent visibility and reaction time
✓The chair sit is less stable than flat back control — the opponent can more easily create space
Типичные ошибки
!Sitting too upright without hook pressure — the hooks must actively control the opponent's thighs
!Not transitioning to flat back control when appropriate — the chair sit is often transitional
!Losing the seatbelt in the chair sit — maintain the seatbelt grip at all times
!Allowing the opponent to posture up and create distance — use the hooks to keep them close
!Not attacking from the chair sit — the upright position offers choke and submission entries
!Sitting back too far and losing hook depth — maintain close hip-to-hip connection
!Only training flat back control without the chair sit — both positions should be in your toolkit
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Achieve Position — transition into this position through passing, sweeping, or scrambling
2Stabilize — establish controlling grips and weight distribution
3Maintain — adjust to the opponent's escape attempts to hold position
4Attack — launch offensive techniques from the stabilized position
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques (Marcelo Garcia, 2011)
1КнигаJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] Enter the System (Danaher, 2018) [2] Enter the System (Danaher, 2018) [3] Enter the System (Danaher, 2018)
2КнигаBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Gracie & Gracie, 2001)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
3ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4ЦитатаJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] Enter the System (Danaher, 2018) [2] Enter the System (Danaher, 2018) [3] Enter the System (Danaher, 2018)
5ЦитатаBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Gracie & Gracie, 2001)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
hook control, seatbelt grip endurance, hip connection
Favours
long legs for deep hooks, strong grip for seatbelt
Key muscles
hip adductors, biceps, forearms, core
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Категория
Дистанция
Заметки
The chair sit (seated back control) is an alternative to traditional back control with hooks — the attacker sits behind the opponent with their legs in front rather than hooks in. Used when the opponent defends hook insertion. (BJJ instructionals; competition records)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What's the most common mistake beginners make when transitioning to hooks in the chair sit?
According to Stephan Kesting, a common error is going directly to a hook without first controlling the bottom side of your opponent's hip with your leg. This allows them to scoot their hip away and escape to half guard. Instead, place your leg against their hip first to prevent them from walking their hip away before establishing hooks.
How do I maintain control when rotating my opponent in the chair sit?
Stephan Kesting emphasizes maintaining chest-to-back connection and keeping your elbows flush throughout the rotation. Don't detach or create space during the movement—use your leg and arm to push off and elevate your opponent while rotating, and maintain tension with your foot as you rotate them to the other side.
Why should I wait before immediately going for hooks after rotating?
Stephan Kesting explains that if you immediately let go and try to establish hooks right away, there's a split second where your opponent's hips are free to escape. Instead, establish the position first and wait to see if they react before committing to hooks, which keeps the position tight.
Where should my chest be positioned to prevent my opponent from turning back into me?
Stephan Kesting stresses that you should slide your chest behind your opponent so your chin rests on their shoulder and your sternum is behind their scapula. This positioning dramatically increases control and prevents them from turning back in. As they turn, drop and place your chest behind while coming up off your knees to keep rotating them forward.
Как работает Chair Sit?
The Chair Sit family covers the back control position where the controlling fighter sits behind the opponent with both fighters' hips on the mat, the controlling fighter's legs wrapped around the opponent's waist. The chair sit is a transitional back position that provides control while the controlling fighter works to establish full back control with hooks or a body triangle.
Откуда происходит Chair Sit?
The chair sit position was developed in BJJ and wrestling as a transitional back control position, used when taking the back from standing or during scrambles where full hooks have not yet been established. It is recognised as an intermediate position in the back-taking sequence.
Разрешён ли Chair Sit на соревнованиях?
IBJJF: разрешён — Legal, back control with hooks or body triangle scores 4 points; IJF: разрешён — Legal — back control leads to pin or submission opportunities; ADCC: разрешён — Legal, back mount scores 3 points (4 from sweep); Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — dominant position for ground-and-pound and rear naked choke; UWW: разрешён — Legal — back exposure is the primary scoring mechanism in wrestling; FIAS Sport Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Chair Sit?
Оценка опасности 4/10. Moderate — back control is dominant position; enables rear chokes (Danaher 2021)
Как подготовить Chair Sit?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Achieve Position → Stabilize → Maintain → Attack.
Как защититься от Chair Sit?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Hand Fight — grip-fight the choking hand to prevent the rear naked choke / Shoulder Walk — walk shoulders to the mat to escape back control / Turn into Guard — rotate to face the attacker and recover guard position.
Какие есть варианты Chair Sit?
Распространённые варианты: Back control with hooks (both feet hooked inside the opponent's thighs); Body triangle back control (legs locked in a figure-four around the torso); Rear mount (mounted on the back with both hooks, opponent face-down); Chair sit back control (sitting behind the opponent with hooks, upright position).
Насколько эффективен Chair Sit на соревнованиях?
The chair sit is used in BJJ and MMA competition as a back control position.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Chair Sit?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Sitting too upright without hook pressure — the hooks must actively control the opponent's thighs / Not transitioning to flat back control when appropriate — the chair sit is often transitional / Losing the seatbelt in the chair sit — maintain the seatbelt grip at all times / Allowing the opponent to posture up and create distance — use the hooks to keep them close.
Какие ещё названия есть у Chair Sit?
Chair Sit также известен как Chea Shitto, Chair Position, Backpack Sit, Hip Clamp.