Drill

Drills

Jiu-Jitsu

Back Control Hooks & Hands Isolation

Maintain seatbelt and hooks through escapes attempts

8 min
5 x 60 sec rounds
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward maintain seatbelt and hooks through escapes attempts.

Instructions

  1. 1Start with both hooks in and a seatbelt grip (over-under) on a turtled or seated partner.
  2. 2Keep your chest glued to their back as they try to turn into you.
  3. 3Answer a hook-clearing attempt by re-inserting the hook from the far side, not fighting straight on.
  4. 4Reset from the same starting grip after any escape.

What to focus on

Chest staying glued through every turn attempt.

Recommended reps

5 x 60 sec rounds

Common mistake

Chasing the seatbelt grip with the upper body while the hooks slide out.