Matt Kwan showing the most popular crab ride back take (from https://www.grapplearts.com/modern-jiu-jitsu-berimbolos-crab-rides-and-rolling-back-takes/) – this from the modern, ‘new school’ method of jiu-jitsu which focusses on using innovative and unexpected techniques to take the back and submit your opponent! The leg drag (and the roll to the back) is used extensively by top BJJ competitors like Rafa Mendes and Gianni Grippo.

BJJ black belt Matt Kwan breaks down the basics of the Crab Ride method of taking the back. More info about ‘Modern Jiu-Jitsu at https://www.grapplearts.com/modern

The Crab Ride is used extensively by top competitors like the Mendes brothers, the Miyao brothers, Mike Musumeci and many more. Not only will you find it a great way of getting to your opponent’s back, but it will also help you greatly make sense of scrambles and seeing opportunity in transitions.

How to make the berimbolo sweep and backtake work in no gi by passing through a crab ride style control. Check out Rob’s free videos in the BJJ Formula and Modern Leglock modules in https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp, the Grapplearts BJJ Master App!