Prerequisites and Stance Requirements

The duck under technique requires the opponent to be in a proper wrestling stance with knees bent, hands up, and one foot positioned back. If the opponent is in a collapsed or overly defensive posture, the duck under cannot be executed effectively. The instructor emphasizes that zero resistance conditions are being used for instructional clarity.

Positioning and the V-Block Entry

The practitioner initiates the duck under on the side of the opponent's back leg. A V-block hand position is established first, with the hand angled to prevent the opponent from slipping underneath if they attempt a shot. The hand is then brought into a collar tie by driving the elbow upward for head-to-head contact.

Creating the Wrist Grip Scenario

The practitioner baits the opponent by presenting the wrist, prompting the opponent to grab and hold it. This works best when the opponent commits strongly to maintaining wrist control. The subsequent technique exploits this committed grip.

Separating the Elbow from the Ribcage

The key condition for any successful duck under is creating distance between the opponent's elbow and their ribcage. As the elbow is pulled away from the body, the practitioner steps out while simultaneously dropping their knee. This creates the space needed to pass through.

The Slap and Claw Grip Mechanics

Rather than pulling the opponent's arm away through strength, the practitioner slaps their own buttock to create explosive space that the opponent cannot maintain a grip through. Simultaneously, the hand holding the head-to-head collar tie converts into a claw grip, pulling the opponent downward. This combination movement drives the opponent into turtle position.

Transition to Back Take from Turtle

Once the opponent achieves turtle position, the practitioner re-establishes head-to-head positioning with adequate spacing. The same wrist baiting and duck under pattern is repeated, with the practitioner stepping and rotating underneath to secure the back take position.

The Slickest Way to Take the Back Fast in BJJ (Duck Under Technique)

Brandon Reed BJJ

Duck Under To Back Take

2 min read·6 key moments·PT4M41S video

Key Takeaways

•Prerequisites and Stance Requirements
•Positioning and the V-Block Entry
•Creating the Wrist Grip Scenario
•Separating the Elbow from the Ribcage

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Standard Duck Under

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about duck under to back take?

This video covers prerequisites and stance requirements, positioning and the v-block entry, creating the wrist grip scenario. It provides detailed instruction from Brandon Reed BJJ.

How long does it take to learn duck under to back take?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 6-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.