Mount Escape (Trap and Roll)
Use this escape when mounted and being struck. It reverses the position by forcing the opponent to post a hand, trapping that arm, and using two bridges to roll them over - the first bridge creates the trap opportunity, the second completes the reversal.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Bring your feet up close to your hips1:46
- 2Keep your elbows tight to your body and bridge your hips up explosively2:00
- 3Drop your hips back down and simultaneously capture the posted arm to your chest2:05
- 4Step your foot over the opponent's foot on the same side as the trapped arm2:31
- 5Bridge your hips up explosively a second time, driving upward2:35
- 6Turn toward the trapped arm side to complete the reversal2:40
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