Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Course - Escapes That Work

The main focus with Side Control is going to be taking the the pressure off your chin. More than likely you will be looking away from your partner, making it hard for you to hip escape. Taking the shoulder pressure off your face is a must for this escape.

When trying this escape it is very important that after you get an under hook on your partner you must avoid your partner trying to cross face you. Otherwise this can prevent you from getting up to your knees. Turn all the way to your stomach before getting up, this will help you build a base to get to the turtle position. 

When bridging to escaping out of mount position, you must make sure that your hips are in line with your partners. Also it is important that you control both the arm and the leg of your partner when bridging that direction.

When looking for your half guard from mount, you have to make sure your partner does not have a high mount, this will make it much harder to try and catch their leg in your half guard. When you have their foot locked between your legs, and you start rotating make sure you turn all the way over to the opposite hip to avoid being pinned on your back in half guard.

With this escape it is very important that you don't have your hips to close to your partners. Keep the distance, by doing this it will make it much easier to swing your leg up and around their head because you will also be able to lift your lower back off the ground. 

Stay close to your partners hips with this escape, this will make it a lot easier to sneak your leg underneath them after the first bridge. Once your partner has their weight on you, you will find it very easy to roll them over. expect your partner to either roll away where you have to look at holding the triceps to avoid this. Or turn back towards you to get their half guard back again. 

Escaping north south sure does need a lot of practice to perfect. If you are trying to catch a guard or get to your knees, you will be working on your partners reactions and adjusting as you go. As always you will need to take the weight off your head so you are free to start swinging side to side.

This escape requires a lot of hip movement, as with the last north south escape the first thing you must do is take the rib pressure off your head before trying to swing your legs from side to side. Once you lock your partners leg it becomes a lot easier to free up the grip your partner may have on you.

When using this escape it is important to note that it does not require a big hip escape to catch your partner in half guard. You only have to get your shin in front of the foot to catch your half guard. You must push the knee between your legs for this to work. 

This escape must be done fast, as more than likely if you take to long to execute this escape your opponent is going to react. As with any escape in Jiu Jitsu the longer you take to work on your escape, you will find that you will be working on defending against your opponent attacking and improving their position. You will be fighting against submissions and not escaping the control.

You will notice that there a a lot of option with this escape. If you are fast enough sometimes you will be able to shrug your partner off. More than likely as you raise up to the turtle position you will have to deal with your partner getting the hooks in. 

The biggest problem you will run into when attempting this escape is getting mounted as you turn. Make sure when catching the foot with your legs, that you pinch your knees together to keep the foot locked. This will make it easier to push the knee through your legs and avoid getting mounted. 

With this escape make sure you always climb the arm that is going around your neck. Keep your shoulders shrugged, chin down while taking pressure off to avoid any chances of being choked. Once you clear the hook, you will find it easier to move your back off your opponents chest and start looking for striking your under hook through.

When you are caught with your partner on the back, Your main goal is to un attach your back off your partners chest. The biggest concern you may run into with this escape is your partner transitioning into mount position. Make sure that you are ready to catch their leg as it steps over in your half guard.

When using this escape make sure you have to get in a straight line with your partner, it must be done fast. Do not give your opponent time to adjust and switch their base to north south or even turn towards you and look for a side control.

The most important step with this technique is getting your arm free so you are able to frame on your partners hip. Without this you are not able to get off your back & on your side to hip escape away from your partner.

As with side control the shoulder pressure from your partner will prevent you from being able to hip escape effectively. After you take the pressure off you will be able to hip escape and bridge and start looking at getting your under hook to come up to your knees in a front turtle position. 

As with the last escape from the top crucifix once you are able to look toward your partner it will make your hip much easier. From there you will have more success getting your arm free and catching their leg in half guard. Always try and get your under hook as it will alway give you a lot more options.