Mount Escape to Lockdown Half Guard
Escape mount by bridging and framing to create an angle, then threading your leg under the opponent's guard to secure lockdown half-guard for an immediate offensive position.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Bridge up and fall to your side while keeping your near leg straight.0:00
- 2Scoop your leg under the opponent's leg or go underneath it if they are flat.0:05
- 3Keep your elbow tight to your body to create a wall.0:10
- 4Lift your hip and bring your leg through the hole to secure lockdown.0:15
- 5Use your far arm to frame against the opponent's hip or chest.0:28
- 6Transition into an offensive lockdown half-guard position.0:42
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