Henry Akins is the very first American to receive a black from the great Rickson Gracie and has been privy to some of the most effective jiu-jitsu techniques ever created

Henry Akins is the very first American to receive a black from the great Rickson Gracie and has been privy to some of the most effective jiu-jitsu techniques ever created

Experience the acclaimed highly technical teachings of Akins and upgrade all aspects of your back game

Attack the back with precision mechanics that will help you continuously funnel your training partners and opponent into bad situations, where you can capitalize

Master old school defenses that have stood the test of time and served thousands of practitioners on their BJJ journeys

Learn Akin’s signature back takes and maintenance concepts, so you can hunt down the back and maintain the position with an increased level of effectiveness

The back is one of the most coveted positions in BJJ and its acquisition puts us incredibly close to the finish IF we can maintain the position! On the flip side, getting your back taken is cause for alarm and you NEED to have a system of escape in place that’s RELIABLE! Henry Akins received his black belt over 20 years ago from the great Rickson Gracie. His knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of jiu-jitsu is boundless and he’s become one of the most in-demand instructors in the world! 

In The Back System Akins will give you the incredible tools you need to navigate the back from BOTH sides of the position! You’ll learn signature techniques from Akins that will help you exit the back unscathed and how to masterfully attack with high percentage submissions and details that will take your finishing rate through the roof! 

SO, WHAT’S IN THIS SERIES?

We are at our most vulnerable when someone has secured our back! In the first two parts of the series, Akins will address the common conundrums of having your back taken and help you dismantle your opponent's plans to control and finish you. You’ll learn proper defensive posture, deal with the seatbelt grip, escape the dreaded body triangle, get quick taps with sneaky foot locks, and much much more! Akins will help you misalign your body to make meaningful connections nearly impossible, causing your opponent's attacks to fall apart and aid your escape! In the second half of the instructional Akins will start to sprinkle in some attacks! From controls and maintenance concepts to high percentage subs and entries into the position, Akins will provide you with unique blueprints that you will not find anywhere else! Utilize classic rear naked choke details and learn the bow and arrow choke that will command instant taps!

Master the secrets of decades-old technique and trustworthy concepts, all under the guidance of one of BJJ’s most sought after figures! If you’re looking to build a more complete back game that will serve you for years to come, this is your opportunity! 

SO, WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU GET?

PART 1

CROSS GRIP DEFENSE

BREAKING THE UNDERHOOK WRIST GRAB

HEAD MOVEMENT TO DEFEND THE CHOKE

HEAD MOVEMENT TO DEFEND THE CHOKE BONUS

GETTING THE HEAD IN POSITION FOR THE ESCAPE

GETTING THE HEAD IN POSITION FOR THE ESCAPE BONUS

USING THE LEGS TO ESCAPE THE BACK POSITION

USING THE LEGS TO TRANSFER WEIGHT TO THE HEAD TO PREVENT GETTING PULLED BACK TO THE MIDDLE

PART 2

PREVENTING THE MOUNT ONCE YOU GET YOUR BACK TO THE GROUND

DEALING WITH THE SEATBELT GRIP BONUS

LEANING FORWARD TO PREVENT THE BACK ATTACK

FOOT LOCK WHEN OPPONENT CROSSES THEIR ANKLES FROM THE BACK

FOOT LOCK TO COUNTER BODY TRIANGLE (FIGURE FOUR BODY LOCK)

ESCAPE FOR THE BODY TRIANGLE (FIGURE FOUR BODY LOCK)

STRATEGY FOR ATTACKING THE NECK WITH BOTH ARMS

STRATEGY FOR ATTACKING THE NECK WITH BOTH ARMS BONUS

PART 3

DEFENDING & ESCAPING THE BACK FROM ALL-FOURS

GETTING FLATTENED OUT FROM THE BACK

ESCAPING AFTER GOING FLAT

MAINTAINING THE BACK USING THE LEGS

CONTROLLING WITH THE LEGS FROM LAYING BACK

ESCAPE FOR THE BODY TRIANGLE(FIGURE FOUR BODY LOCK) BONUS

THE REAR NAKED CHOKE

THE REAR NAKED CHOKE BONUS

PART 4

THE BOW & ARROW CHOKE FROM THE BACK

FLATTENING YOUR OPPONENT & CONTROLLING WHEN YOUR ON THE BACK

CHIN LIFT TO REAR NAKED CHOKE

TAKING THE BACK FROM THE MOUNT

TAKE THE BACK FROM THE GUARD

BONUS - THE KICKSTAND WHEN DEALING WITH THE SEATBELT GRIP

BONUS - ESCAPING THE SINGLE LEG HOOK FROM THE BACK

BONUS - ESCAPING THE BACK AND CROSS SIDE WHEN OPPONENTS CONTROLLING WITH THE KIMURA GRIP