Get To The Back With Battle-Tested Technique From MMA’s Greatest Back Attacker Demian Maia Shows His Entire System For Gaining Combat’s Most Dominant Position

Find back control that you can use to finish the fight from common positions like side control, the guard, turtle, passing guard, and more

Demian Maia is a veteran Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and UFC legend, known as one of the most dangerous and skillful grapplers in the history of MMA

This 3-volume series shows some of Demian’s favorite techniques, including ones that he used for victory against top contenders in the UFC

Grapplers of all levels and ages can use these concepts, principles, and technically-focused lessons to add to their skillset

Focus on efficiency with Demian’s careful instruction on how to use your energy better

UFC Legend & grappling great Demian Maia is back with BJJ Fanatics to show you his techniques & systems for transitioning to the back - his signature position where he secured his greatest wins. Learn all the ways that you can take someone’s back from tons of common grappling and combat positions, including from side control, from turtle, from passing guard, and more.

Demian Maia is a veteran black belt competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who successfully transitioned to MMA and became a legend through his UFC run. Known for his dominant and refined skill on the ground, Demian would systematically break down opponents and often finish with his signature rear naked choke. Now, you can learn those secrets here as he shows tons of ways to obtain back control against talented opposition.

With breakdowns of every position and technique, see how grapplers of any level can improve their game and find back control as often as possible from top and bottom. With tips for hunting the back from the guard, from top position, including the techniques that Demian used in the UFC, you’ll add a whole new arsenal to your skillset.

SO, WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU GET?

PART 1

INTRO

CONCEPTS OF TRANSITION TO THE BACK

HOW THE COURSE IS DIVIDED

PRINCIPLES OF TRANSITION

PRINCIPLES OF DEFENDING THE BACK

TRANSITIONS TO THE BACK FROM THE TOP - FROM SIDE CONTROL "CEM-QUILOS"

FROM "CEM-QUILOS" TO THE BACK - REACTING

FROM "CEM-QUILOS" TO THE BACK - FORCING

FROM "CEM-QUILOS" TO THE BACK - INDUCING

TRANSITIONS TO THE BACK FROM THE TOP - FROM THE GUARD PASS

PASSING THE BUTTERFLY GUARD INDUCING BACK EXPOSURE

PASSING THE BUTTERFLY GUARD FORCING BACK EXPOSURE

FROM HALF-MOUNT TO THE BACK

FROM HALF-MOUNT TO THE BACK 2

PART 2

COUNTERING HALF-GUARD SWEEP GOING TO THE BACK

TRANSITIONS TO THE BACK FROM THE TOP - IN FRONT OF THE OPPONENT

CHIN/TRICEPS CONTROL

THE BOWLING MOVE

VARIATION USING THE KNEE

TRANSITIONS TO THE BACK FROM THE TOP - FROM THE MOUNT

TRANSITIONS TO THE BACK FROM THE BOTTOM - HALF-GUARD

VARIATION AGAINST STRONG OPPONENT

VARIATION WHEN LEGS ARE AWAY

VARIATION PULLING THE ARM

HALF GUARD CROSSING ARMS

TRANSITIONS TO THE BACK FROM THE BOTTOM - GUARD

ARM-DRAG

AGAINST UNDER HOOK GUARD PASS

AGAINST DOUBLE UNDER HOOK PASS

FROM THE CLOSE GUARD

TRANSITIONS TO THE BACK FROM STAND UP- AGAINST THE SINGLE LEG

FROM THE UNDER HOOK

PART 3

DEFENDING THE BACK - BELLY UP

DEFENDING THE BACK - LEG WORK IN DEPTH

DEFENDING THE BACK - FALLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ATTACK ARM

VARIATION BREAKING OPPONENT'S GRIP

VARIATION ESCAPING FROM THE TOP HOOK

DEFENDING THE BACK - TURTLE POSITION - TURTLE WITH NO HOOKS

VARIATION WHEN OPPONENT TRY TO PUT THE HOOK

TURTLE WITH ONE HOOK IN

TURTLE WITH TWO HOOKS IN

CONCLUSION

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