This is a tricky way of getting onto your opponent’s back. The best part of this transition is that you catch your opponent despite them doing the “right” escape. Once they get to quarter guard you roll to the free side and progress to the mount Filmed at Precision MMA a LaGrangeville BJJ school
Poughkeepsie BJJ coach Brian McLaughlin shows how to transition from the mount to the back utilizing the gift wrap position. The gift wrap, originally popularized by Rickson Gracie, is an excellent control position for both sport grappling and mixed martial arts. McLaughlin credits his coach coach and fellow BJJ Black Belt Rob Kahn with originally teaching […]