Jiu Jitsu Escapes That Work 2

Explore volume 2 of jiu jitsu escapes that work, and learn advanced ways to escape common controls and positions—body triangle, north-south, crucifix—through concepts and practice with a reactive partner.

Learn to escape mount by keeping elbows in and bringing knees in, using controlled bridges and momentum to move into butterfly guard or single x, setting up strong sweeps.

Escape from mount into deep half guard by framing the hip, controlling the ankle, driving the knee, and creating space to finish in a protected, low position.

Escape a scarf hold lapel grip by sliding to the side, lifting your legs and hips, and using a pendulum motion to create space, then move on top to finish.

Showcases scarf hold leg over escape options, switching legs, dragging and rolling the opponent to the opposite side, and progressing toward back control.

Escape side mount by staying tight, scooting back, and threading the leg between to reach deep half guard, hide the shoulder, and finish from deep half with knee pinch.

Escape from the side mount by keeping elbows in, scooting your hips back to create space, and threading the top leg toward transitions into single x or butterfly guard.

Master the side control roll over escape to relieve pressure and free the arm. Use three steps: relieve pressure, create space, then roll over to finish in control.

Escape from side control by framing the hip to reduce shoulder pressure, sliding the arm down, and swinging the legs over, circling to the back for chokes.

Escape from a north-south seated position by framing, scooting to the elbow or hand, and swimming the legs to guard or half-guard while maintaining base and adapting to counters.

Learn a north-south escape to guard: relieve hip pressure, free the head and arm, bridge, bring knees inside, and transition to guard with butterfly hooks while avoiding the cross-face.

Master escaping the front turtle to a dominant position and set up a double leg by improving base, aligning feet, and using safe, decisive transitions.

Master the front turtle escape and duck under from an over-under grip by creating space, securing grips (wrist, thigh, lapel), and transitioning to a seat belt or better position.

Escape from front turtle by posting an elbow, circling to the back, and transitioning into a single leg or seat belt control.

Escape the front turtle by breaking the grip, driving the head down, and rolling to the side, then secure the arm for a straight-arm lock or transition to side control.

Master the front turtle escape to half guard by securing the opponent's leg, dropping to the side, threading the leg, and establishing a strong knee shield and underhook.

From the side turtle, learn to finish a shoulder lock by keeping weight on him, bringing the leg over, and driving pressure to the back of the head.

Escape the side control by rolling over from the side turtle, reach the elbow to turn your opponent, maintain momentum, and finish on top or transition to north-south.

Transition from side turtle to a single leg by controlling the head and grips, sliding up the body, and finishing or switching to a double leg.

Learn effective escapes from the body triangle in jiu jitsu, including angling pressure, using a butterfly hook, untangling the legs, and transitioning to safety and top positions.

Explore escape options from the back, including knee up to the elbow, deep half entries, cross face, and finishing moves toward a Japanese neck tie.

Master early crucifix escapes by securing tight grips, driving your hips, and turning toward your opponent while freeing the arm and embedding the elbow inside to break the grip.

Learn late-stage crucifix escapes by freeing the arms, turning toward the legs, and circling to escape while staying on side and using hip and leg positions.

Master early-stage escapes from the truck, focusing on breaking the grip, sliding to the hips, and crossing faces, then working toward back control while avoiding banana splits.

Master late-stage escapes from the truck by establishing a butterfly hook under the leg, keeping the leg straight, and using hip and arm control to scramble and counter.