Two-on-One Closed Guard Escape
Escape closed guard by controlling one arm with a two-on-one grip, stepping the foot flat near the hip, and rotating to side control while pinning the knee and head.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish a two-on-one grip on one arm: one hand on the wrist, one on the elbow.0:00
- 2Pin the controlled arm to your belly button.0:01
- 3Place the foot on the same side as the controlled arm flat on the mat, close to the opponent's hip.0:08
- 4Step your back foot out like a kickstand with active toes.0:13
- 5Rotate straight up, keeping your chest up and hips forward.0:14
- 6Push the opponent's knee all the way down while holding the sleeve.0:18
- 7Staple your knee over their toes while hugging their head.0:24
- 8Windshield wiper your feet to finish in side control.0:30
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