Chair Sit Escape

Escape from Back Mount: Sit-Up and Turn to Neutral

Key Steps

Step 1: Frame and create space

• From back mount, plant frames on their wrists or forearms to slow their chest control.
• Keep elbows tight to your ribs and head tucked to protect the neck.

Step 2: Sit up and post

• Bridge slightly, then sit up toward their far side while grounding with a posted hand on the mat.
• Use your near knee to start creating a barrier between you and their hips.

Step 3: Turn into the opponent

• Rotate your hips and chest to face their side; slide the inside leg between you to break the angle.
• Maintain frames as you advance so their hooks don’t reestablish.

Step 4: Establish a neutral position

• Finish with your hips close to their center and either a knee shield or half-guard setup.
• From there, you can re-guard, pass, or secure top control, depending on reaction.

Application

Gi and No-Gi considerations

• Gi: use grips on sleeves/collar to help with framing; No-Gi: rely on forearm frames and hip pressure.
• Beginner-friendly how-to for moving from the back to a safer bjj technique.

Mistakes

Common mistakes

• Not framing early; losing balance and control.
• Crossing your own defenses; exposing the neck.

Tips

Training tips

• Keep head protected and stay compact.
• Practice slowly with a partner to master angles.
• Rehearse both Gi and No-Gi to keep the technique versatile.