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by Vitor “Shaolin” Riberio
Passing the guard and taking an opponent’s back in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu match is a huge advantage. Here Shaolin shows you one way to do it:
Shaolin (in black) has pinned both of Todd’s legs to the ground in order to pass his guard
![Taking the back in razilian Jiu-jitsu 1](https://www.grapplearts.com/images/Grappling-Techniques/Vitor-Shaolin-Riberio/Back-Tech-1.jpg)
Todd turns, trying to get to his knees to prevent the guard pass and pin. This is a common tactic in high-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition. Shaolin stays close and…
![Taking the back in razilian Jiu-jitsu 2](https://www.grapplearts.com/images/Grappling-Techniques/Vitor-Shaolin-Riberio/Back-Tech-2.jpg)
…inserts his left leg under Todd’s body, hooking his leg
![Taking the back in razilian Jiu-jitsu 3](https://www.grapplearts.com/images/Grappling-Techniques/Vitor-Shaolin-Riberio/Back-Tech-3.jpg)
Closeup of the hooking leg: note how Shaolin’s heel touches his other knee so as to better trap Todd’s leg
![Taking the back in razilian Jiu-jitsu 4](https://www.grapplearts.com/images/Grappling-Techniques/Vitor-Shaolin-Riberio/Back-Tech-4.jpg)
Shaolin now inserts his right leg obtaining the rear mount, a highly advantageous position in both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and on the street.
![Taking the back in razilian Jiu-jitsu 5](https://www.grapplearts.com/images/Grappling-Techniques/Vitor-Shaolin-Riberio/Back-Tech-5.jpg)
Thanks to Todd Dorion for being the opponent in this technique.