Back Step Clan by Marvin Castelle

In Back Step Clan, Marvin Castelle reveals a complete system built around one of the most versatile and underutilized positions in grappling.

• Whether you’re passing guard, attacking submissions, or taking the back, the back step becomes your gateway to offense from multiple directions.
  
• Known for his high-level understanding and sharp technical approach, Marvin breaks this position down into a clear, connected system—so you’re not just learning isolated moves, but a strategy you can apply in real time.
  
• Multi-Purpose Dominance – Use it to pass, submit, or take the back
  

What Will You Learn?

Some positions in Jiu-Jitsu don’t just give you an advantage…
they open the door to everything.

The back step is one of them.

In Back Step Clan, Marvin Castelle reveals a complete system built around one of the most versatile and underutilized positions in grappling. Whether you’re passing guard, attacking submissions, or taking the back, the back step becomes your gateway to offense from multiple directions.

Known for his high-level understanding and sharp technical approach, Marvin breaks this position down into a clear, connected system—so you’re not just learning isolated moves, but a strategy you can apply in real time.

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Why The Back Step Changes Everything

• Multi-Purpose Dominance – Use it to pass, submit, or take the back
• Unpredictable Angles – Attack from positions your opponent isn’t ready for
• Seamless Transitions – Flow between upper and lower body attacks effortlessly
• Works At Every Level – High-percentage mechanics that translate in live rolling

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What You’ll Learn

• How to use the back step as a powerful guard passing tool
• Entries into lower body attacks and leg entanglements
• Transitions into arm locks and upper body submissions
• How to convert the back step into clean back takes
• Key details for maintaining control, balance, and pressure
• How to chain attacks together from a single position

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Who This Is For

• Grapplers looking to expand their offensive options
• Anyone wanting a dynamic system that connects passing and submissions
• Students who enjoy attacking from unconventional angles
• Practitioners who want a complete system—not just techniques

What Exactly Do You Get?

Foundations & Movement

• Intro: The Back Step Clan
• Combat Sit-Up Solo Drills
• Back Step Solo Drills
• Back Step Entry Details

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Entries & Setups

• Front Step Setup
• Rosenswag
• Backstep Setup
• Backstep Setup → Leg Lock Positions

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Bear Trap System (Leg Locks)

• Bear Trap Setup
• Bear Trap Setup → Aoki Lock → Calf Slicer
• Bear Trap Setup → Inside Heel Hook
• Bear Trap Setup → Hayden Bar → Heel Hook → Z-Lock Submission Options

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Starsky Step System

• Starsky Step → Backside Honey Hole
• Starsky Step → Roll → Backside → Heel Hook

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Euro Step Attacks (Upper Body Focus)

• Euro Step → Kimura
• Euro Step → Silver Fox Triangle
• Euro Step → Crucifix → God’s Hammer

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Defense & Concepts

• Stopping the Backstep

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Outro

• Outro

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