Pummel Pass | Back Take

From the pummel pass position, the technique begins with a knee cut. This is not intended to solidify a guard pass, but to provoke a strong reaction from the opponent and create opportunities for submissions.

1. Start in the pummel pass position, with one hand on the mat and the other in the opponent's armpit.
2. Lift your hips and cut your knee across the top, mimicking a knee cut. This should provoke a reaction from your opponent.
3. Ensure to keep your body square with your opponent, avoiding exposing your back.
4. As you cut over the top, your elbow should stay inside.
5. Expect a strong reaction from your opponent. This is where the hand in the armpit comes into play, acting almost like an arm drag.
6. Move this hand to your opponent's back. As you pull them into you, your right leg should come inside, and your knee should pull around the corner.
7. Simultaneously, the hand on the back becomes an underhook on the far side.
8. Ensure your head is next to your opponent's head for head position. Lock your seatbelt and fall into back control.
9. Remember, if your opponent manages to put their back on the mat, you will lose the position. To prevent this, use the momentum to get your head on the other side and secure the underhook.

This technique ends up in back control, providing a strong position for further attacks.