Elbow Escape from Mount
Use this when stuck under mount, especially against heavier or more experienced opponents. It solves the pin by creating space through a shrimp motion and inserting your knee as a wedge, allowing you to recover guard. The core mechanism is keeping one leg flat as an anchor while using your elbow and knee to frame and slide through the gap.
7 steps
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- 2Bring the opponent's foot up and over your knee1:00
- 3Place your elbow into the opponent's knee and slide your knee underneath their leg1:16
- 4Shrimp your hips in the opposite direction1:27
- 5Get your underhook on the second side1:33
- 6Place your elbow inside the opponent's knee and push while bringing your knee through1:37
- 7Bring your leg high and close your guard1:43
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