X-Guard Pass to Back Control via Crab Ride

Establish initial control and position.

• Grab the opponent's far hip with your right hand.
• Grab their near hip or waistband with your left hand.
• Rotate them to open their side.

Pull your opponent's hips to the floor.

• Ensure they are flat on their back or side.
• Maintain control with your hand grips, avoiding stacking them.

Insert the primary crab hook and leg grip.

• Place your right foot shallowly behind their far leg as a hook.
• Your right hand reaches deep to scoop their far leg.

Initiate a forward roll over your right shoulder.

• Roll away from your opponent's head.
• Keep your right leg extended, maintaining the crab hook.

Elevate your opponent with your left leg.

• Bring your left foot high onto their near hip.
• Use your right foot to pull them up as you roll.

Complete the back take transition.

• Continue rolling to sit them up directly in front of you.
• Slide both hooks securely into position.

Secure the back control.

• Establish a strong seatbelt grip (underhook with right arm, overhook with left arm).
• Keep your hooks tight to prevent escape.