Escapes
Techniques to free yourself from disadvantageous positions and return to a neutral or advantageous position.
Escape Techniques
Elbow-Knee Escape
From Full Mount
Frame, bridge, and knee slip from mount to half guard to recover guard or sweep.
Heel Drag Escape
From Full Mount
From full mount, use a heel to pull the opponent's leg while bridging and shrimping to create space and recover guard.
Backdoor Escape
From Full Mount
From full mount, frame to create space, turn to your side, and slip out to a kneeling defensive base to reclaim guard.
Upa Escape (Bridge and Roll)
From Full Mount
From full mount, trap the near arm and leg, bridge hard, roll them over, and come on top in control.
Two-on-One Escape
From Back Mount
From back mount, secure the choking arm with both hands, turn into the opponent to escape and regain guard or top control.
Chair Sit Escape
From Back Mount
Sit up, turn into the opponent from back mount, and end in a neutral position to defend or pass.
Hand Fighting Escape
From Back Mount
Back mount escape using hand control and a hip shift to create space and reclaim guard.
Shrimp Escape
From Knee on Belly
From knee-on-belly, create space with a hip escape, frame to block passes, and recover guard to reset the position.
Underhook Escape
From Knee on Belly
From knee-on-belly, secure a tight underhook on the near arm, create space, and recover guard to reestablish position.
Roll Under Escape
From Knee on Belly
A dynamic escape from knee-on-belly that rolls underneath to reverse control and regain guard or top position.