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Granby back take
Also known as Kiss of the Dragon — the canonical term used on this site.
Wrestling-derived — Granby-style back-take inversion
Granby back take is the wrestling-derived name for the Kiss of the Dragon — flagging the technique’s structural relationship to the Granby roll, with the inversion mechanic adapted from defensive Granby into an offensive back-take sequence.
Etymology. “Granby” references the wrestling Granby roll; “back take” attaches the offensive category. The compound flags the technique’s lineage from wrestling escape mechanics into BJJ-context back-attack vocabulary.
Mechanics. The inversion-into-back-take uses the rolling-under mechanic from the Granby family adapted to produce back exposure rather than just guard recovery — the rotation pivots around the attacker’s shoulder as the fixed point.
Cross-reference. “Kiss of the Dragon back take” is the metaphorical name. Full mechanical coverage on Kiss of the Dragon.