Hammer Lock Backtake

This technique is a hammer lock backtake from the closed guard position:

1. Start by breaking down your opponent, swimming around, and framing on their bicep, aiming for the wizard.
2. Attack their back using the same movement as for a Kimura attack, but aim to get back control, similar to a police lock situation.
3. Once you have control, frame and bend your opponent's arm. If they are strong and resist, use a V grip on their wrist.
4. Push their hand towards your opposite hook, while kicking down with your leg to break their grip.
5. Push their hand across their back onto your other hook. The hand that was on their wrist now grabs the fabric under their hand, trapping their arm.
6. Your chest should be behind their arm on their tricep, with your other hand under their hand, grabbing fabric. You can also grab their pant for more control.
7. Keep the grip on their neck, pull with your right hand and hip escape to slide them into back control.
8. From here, you can attack the second hook. If they defend the second hook, they leave their neck undefended, allowing you to finish with a rear naked choke or any lapel choke.
9. If your opponent manages to free their arm, it will still be trapped under your leg, leaving them vulnerable to a choke.