Kesa Gatame Escape
Use when pinned in Kesa Gatame with your head trapped. Loop your head, grip the knee, and execute a two-part bridge to break their base and roll out safely.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Loop your head to keep it off the ground.3:35
- 2Grip behind the knee with one hand and control the elbow with the other.3:41
- 3Shift weight forward, keep your head down, and lift your hips slightly.3:52
- 4Take the trapped arm toward the floating ribs, bring your toes under them, and link your hands to squeeze.5:12
- 5Bridge up on your side to bring your hips close to theirs.5:36
- 6Bridge a second time to drive your head down to the mat above their head.5:48
- 7Roll them over to escape and recover a dominant position.5:55
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