Hip Thrust Butterfly Hook Escape from Mount
Mount escape using a hip thrust to elevate the opponent, locking the elbows out at peak height to create space, then inserting butterfly hooks to extend the opponent away to belly-down.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Prep elbows against the opponent's knees and use the framework of your upper arms to keep distance5:53
- 2Put your fists into the opponent's hipbones6:14
- 3Initiate a hip thrust to elevate the opponent off the ground6:26
- 4At maximum hip height, lock your elbows out to create room for your legs6:33
- 5Bring both legs in butterfly hook style7:21
- 6Extend your legs back and away from you7:25
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