Standard Elbow Escape from Mount
Use this escape when the top player is low and wide, creating space near their hips and ankles. The core mechanism relies on framing across their hips, sliding your elbow and knee into the gaps, and squeegeeing their knee over yours to clear your base.
7 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Assess the opponent's hip angle to determine the appropriate escape route.0:30
- 2Shift slightly to your side, keeping one foot close to your butt and the other leg flat on the floor.1:06
- 3Frame your forearm across both hip points, stacking your second hand on top.1:36
- 4Slide your elbow into the gap near their hip and your knee under their ankle.2:07
- 5Push with your forearm to squeegee their knee over yours, then trap the leg.2:11
- 6Frame against their neck and hip, clear your knee, and pull their arm open for space.2:25
- 7Lift the foot stuck on the floor, rotate your hips, and retract your leg to escape.3:00
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