Mount Escape to Half Guard
Escapes heavy mount pressure by angling your hips and trapping the opponent's leg, allowing you to shift your base and recover half guard or seated guard without relying on brute strength.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Bridge diagonally to a 45-degree angle while keeping your inside leg flat on the mat.0:35
- 2Reach your outside leg across your body to trap the opponent's far leg.1:17
- 3Hook the opponent's foot and pull it over your knee.1:35
- 4Push their knee over while securing an underhook.1:42
- 5Shift your base and rock your body to the opposite side to block the knee and establish half guard or seated guard.1:51
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