3 Simple Takedowns from Rear Body Lock | Nicky Rod B-Team Technique
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Body-Lock Takedown to Back·The B-Team
Nicky Rodriguez shows a couple of takedown options from the rear standing body lock that anybody can do. Instructional…
Body-Lock Takedown to Back
SubFamilyBody-lock・テイクダウン・To・バック(Body-Lock Takedown to Back)
Translation: body-lock takedown to back
Overview
History & Origin
Modern MMA clinchwork technique. [1]
Effectiveness
Core MMA clinch technique. [1]
Lineage
MMA clinch methodology. [1]
Competition Record
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Clinch mechanics for Body-Lock Takedown to Back
Joints Involved — Arms, hips, core
Position & Entry
From MMA clinch — Execute body-lock takedown to back
Variants
Against cage
Open space
Videos
Hip Throw Setup And Back Take Combo From Body Lock
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Body-Lock Takedown to Back·Wim Deputter BJJ
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Body-Lock Takedown to Back·BJJ Fanatics
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THE KING OF ALL TAKEDOWNS: THE BODY LOCK TAKEDOWN FOR ALL GRAPPLING SYSTEMS.
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Body-Lock Takedown to Back·Kata Jiu Jitsu
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Basic CLINCH Bodylock Takedowns for EVERYONE!
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Body-Lock Takedown to Back·TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian
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Body-Lock Takedown to Back·Etienne Duchesne | Victimweight Jiu Jitsu
How To Defend Double Jab: Body Lock Takedown To Ground & Pound
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Body-Lock Takedown to Back·TRITAC Martial Arts
The double jab punch combination is one of the most effective punching attacks to setup the cross or other strikes. L…
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7 videosWhat Instructors Say
The body-lock takedown to back is a fundamental clinch technique executed from a double-under or rear body-lock position, with instructors emphasizing distinct entry and finishing methodologies. Coach Brian (TeachMeGrappling) stresses the importance of pummeling to secure the double-under grip, maintaining an upright posture with elbows flared to prevent headlock vulnerability, and using either an S-grip or palm grip on the back of the neck. He details defensive counters: if the opponent head-blocks, a double snap with both hands to the shoulders can transition into a headlock, while if they drop their elbows, a hip-drop bear hug becomes viable. Wim Deputter (BJJ) approaches the technique through hip-throw mechanics, emphasizing head-inside-neck positioning and hip connection to avoid faceplants, then transitioning to back control by walking forward while maintaining waist grip. The B-Team's Nicky Rod demonstrates practical breakdown methods: stepping in front of the opponent's knee to place hands on the mat, then circling to break them down, before transitioning to a half-guard position to attack the back and chokes. He also shows a suplex variation with deeper hand placement and hip insertion. TRITAC Martial Arts presents the technique as a reactive response to striking defense, using parry entries followed by body lock and leg trip mechanics before ground-and-pound application. All instructors agree on maintaining close hip connection and controlling the head during execution, though they diverge on grip specifics, entry angles, and post-takedown positioning.
Synthesized from 4 instructors
- TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian — Basic CLINCH Bodylock Takedowns for EVERYONE!: Detailed pummeling mechanics for securing double-under, grip options (S-grip vs. palm grip), head positioning to prevent headlocks, and defensive responses to head-blocking (double snap) and elbow-drop defenses (hip-drop bear hug).
- Wim Deputter BJJ — Hip Throw Setup And Back Take Combo From Body Lock: Hip-throw mechanics from body lock, emphasizing head-inside-neck and hip connection to prevent faceplants, arm positioning over the shoulder (gushiguruba), and transition to back control through forward walking pressure.
- The B-Team — 3 Simple Takedowns from Rear Body Lock | Nicky Rod B-Team Technique: Practical breakdown methods using knee placement in front of opponent, hand-mat control, circling mechanics, suplex variation with deeper hip insertion, and transition to half-guard back attacks.
- TRITAC Martial Arts — How To Defend Double Jab: Body Lock Takedown To Ground & Pound: Striking-defense context with parry entries leading to body lock, leg-trip mechanics, and ground-and-pound finishes, including defensive framing counters.
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
4
Moderate4/10
Clinch technique with control emphasis
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Restricted
WBC/Boxing — Holding is technically a foul — referee breaks clinch, excessive holding results in point deduction {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
K-1/GLORY — One attack from clinch allowed, then referee breaks {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— WAKO — Clinch generally broken by referee — limited or no...
WAKO Competition RulesPDFLegal
— Unified MMA — Legal — clinching is integral to MMA
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— grip fighting
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— IBJJF — Legal — standing grip fighting and clinch work pe...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IFMA — Legal — the clinch is a core element of Muay Thai,...
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDF— UWW — Legal — clinch is fundamental to wrestling, the pri...
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDFTraining Notes
✓Drill clinch transitions with a partner (Penn et al., 2007)
Common Mistakes
!Losing head position
!Over-extending
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Striking range → Clinch → Body-Lock Takedown to Back
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge (Penn, Cordoza & Krauss, 2007)
1Book[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
2Citation[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
Community
Athletics
Strong neck and grip
Good body control
Notes
The body lock to back take — instead of completing the takedown to top position, the attacker maintains the body lock and drags the opponent down while taking the back. Combines takedown and back control in one sequence. (MMA competition records; BJJ instructionals)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most common mistake when setting up a body lock takedown?
According to Kata Jiu Jitsu, reaching your chest forward is the biggest mistake—it leaves you vulnerable to your opponent stepping in front and blasting you. Instead, keep your posture upright and controlled.
Should I pull my opponent to me or pull myself to them in a body lock?
Kata Jiu Jitsu emphasizes you should pull yourself into your opponent, not pull them to you. This preserves their posture upright and gives you better control as you step your hips in.
How do I finish the body lock takedown once I have control?
Bring your hips in close, then pop with your hips while bumping your rear leg forward to lift their feet off the ground. Once their feet lift, shelf them onto your rear leg and control the descent.
Why is falling practice important before drilling body lock takedowns?
Kata Jiu Jitsu stresses that learning how to fall properly and not be stiff is the most critical and overlooked part of takedown training. Without this foundation, training partners often get anxious and defensive during live takedown work.
How does the Body-Lock Takedown to Back work?
The Body-Lock Takedown to Back combines a body-lock takedown with an immediate back-take, maintaining the body lock throughout the descent and transitioning directly to back control.
Where does the Body-Lock Takedown to Back come from?
Modern MMA clinchwork technique.
Is the Body-Lock Takedown to Back legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal — clinching is integral to MMA; IJF: legal — Legal — kumi-kata (grip fighting) is fundamental to judo; IBJJF: legal — Legal — standing grip fighting and clinch work permitted; IFMA: legal — Legal — the clinch is a core element of Muay Thai, clinch dominance is highly…; WBC/Boxing: restricted — Holding is technically a foul — referee breaks clinch, excessive holding resu…; K: restricted — 1/GLORY — One attack from clinch allowed, then referee breaks; WAKO: restricted — Clinch generally broken by referee — limited or no clinch fighting in most fo…; UWW: legal — Legal — clinch is fundamental to wrestling, the primary position in Greco-Roman
How dangerous is the Body-Lock Takedown to Back?
Danger rating 4/10. Clinch technique with control emphasis
How do I set up the Body-Lock Takedown to Back?
The standard setup chain: Striking range → Clinch → Body-Lock Takedown to Back.
How do I defend against the Body-Lock Takedown to Back?
Standard counters include: Underhook / Knee / Separation.
What are the variants of the Body-Lock Takedown to Back?
Common variants: Against cage; Open space.
How effective is the Body-Lock Takedown to Back in competition?
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
What are common mistakes when doing the Body-Lock Takedown to Back?
Top errors to watch for: Losing head position / Over-extending.
What are other names for the Body-Lock Takedown to Back?
The Body-Lock Takedown to Back is also known as Body-Lock Takedown to Back, Body Lock to Back Take.