Recovering Back Position : Stealing the Escape

Intercepting an opponent's back escape involves a series of strategic movements and grips. When the opponent traps the wrist and attempts to escape by elevating their hips and pushing the head, it's crucial to block their head with yours and maintain wrist control.

1. As the opponent brings their heels towards their buttocks and elevates, you should escape your hip out slightly and loop your arm over their head to gain wrist control.
2. When the position tightens, fence your arm behind their head and snake through to secure the position.
3. During the opponent's escape attempt, they may scramble, which can lead them back into the series of attacks previously worked on.
4. If your armpit goes over the opponent's shoulder, slide out to plank position, open your elbow, and revisit previous techniques.
5. Depending on the opponent's head position, you may either loop over their shoulder or reach behind them to drag them back into the move.
6. It's important to follow the 'laws' of Jiu-Jitsu, which include always keeping an eye on the opponent and factoring their moves against yours.
7. When escaping a choke, maintain visual contact with the opponent to prevent being recycled into the choke or mounted.
8. As the opponent slides out, they should always look towards you, which may allow you to get back up and control the situation.
9. Keep the trapped hand hovering to counter the opponent's attempts to sit up and choke you.
10. Depending on your style, you'll have various options to transition into, whether you prefer playing from the guard or sliding underneath the opponent.
11. Understanding both endings of the technique allows for better navigation and execution of movements.