A little West Coast BJJ Action comes to us from the venerable Kurt Osiander. Notice the little details – he stays super close on the arm drag, not trying to bring his partner to him as much as he flattens them out with the far foot…and then scoots TO him. This is crucial. It stops the partner from jumping over your far leg while you get into position. Also, on the back take, that underhook or control on the near arm is clutch as well. Keeps everything where YOU want it, putting YOU in the driver’s seat. Hope this helped, see you on the mats!