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BeginnerHip Escape
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Taught by:Adam FarnslerAndre GalvaoBernardo FariaJohn DanaherLachlan GilesMarcelo GarciaNathan MerkleRob BiernackiRob ShifflerRoger Gracie
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About This Technique
Hip Escape Guide
Overview
The "Hip Escape," often referred to as "Shrimping," is a fundamental movement in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that is essential for creating space between you and your opponent. This movement is crucial for transitioning from inferior positions to more advantageous ones.
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Typical Positions
- Position: Side Control, Mount, Half Guard, Closed Guard
- Top or Bottom: Bottom
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Establish Frame and Position
- Lie flat on your back.
- Set up a frame using your arms by raising them:
- Use your hands to push against your opponent's shoulders or hips, creating a barrier.
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
Step 2: Prepare to Shrimp
- Bend one leg placing your foot flat on the mat. This foot will be your driving force.
- Extend your other leg straight on the mat, opening up space for your movement.
Step 3: Execute the Hip Escape
- Shift your weight onto your side, using your frame to keep space between you and your opponent.
- Push off the mat with your flat foot, propelling your hips backwards and away from your opponent.
- Simultaneously, pull your shoulders back and away to widen the gap.
Step 4: Use the Created Space
- Re-establish your guard or transition to another position:
- Bring your knee in front of your opponent to re-guard.
- Slide your bottom knee under to regain full guard if you were in half guard.
- If starting from mount, use the gained space to reestablish a more defensive posture.
Step 5: Reposition
- Repeat the hip escape on the opposite side as needed, maintaining continuous movement to keep space and control.
- Focus on frames and position to properly defend further attacks from your opponent while you escape.
Key Points to Remember
- Always engage your core muscles for efficient movement.
- Keep your elbow close to your body to protect from submissions.
- Ensure your foot on the ground is effectively transferring force by maintaining constant pressure.
- Repeat the hip escape in dynamic scenarios to transition successfully out of challenging positions.
How to Execute
# Hip Escape from Side Control
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details**: You are on the bottom in side control. Your opponent is on top, typically with a cross-face and underhook, controlling your head and far arm. Your near arm is framing against their neck or shoulder, and your far arm is framing against their hip.
- **Grips and Controls Needed**: Establish a strong frame with your arms. Your near arm (closest to their head) should be on their neck or shoulder to keep their weight off you. Your far arm should be on their hip to create distance and prevent them from advancing.
## Steps
1. **Establish Frames**:
- Use your near arm to create a strong frame against your opponent's neck or shoulder. This will help you maintain space and prevent them from applying pressure.
- Your far arm should maintain a frame on their hip to prevent them from moving closer or advancing their position.
2. **Bridge to Create Space**:
- Perform a strong bridge by driving your hips up towards the ceiling. This upward motion will help lift your opponent, creating a momentary space between your bodies.
3. **Shrimp Your Hips**:
- As you come down from the bridge, immediately perform a hip escape (shrimp). Turn onto your side, facing your opponent, and push off the mat with your feet.
- Use the space created by your frames to slide your hips away from your opponent, aiming to create more distance between their upper body and yours.
4. **Re-Establish Guard**:
- As you continue to shrimp, aim to bring your near knee inside, between you and your opponent’s body. This knee should come across their waist or chest, creating a barrier.
- Follow with your far leg, bringing it around to establish a guard position, such as a closed guard or half guard.
5. **Secure Position**:
- Once your legs are in place, secure your guard by closing your legs around your opponent or by establishing hooks with your feet.
- Adjust your grips and position as needed to maintain control and prevent your opponent from passing your guard again.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember**:
- Keep your frames active and strong; they are crucial for creating the initial space needed to escape.
- Perform the bridge and shrimp movements in a fluid, continuous motion for maximum effectiveness.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid**:
- Do not allow your opponent to flatten you out before you begin the escape. Stay on your side as much as possible.
- Avoid using only your arms to push your opponent away; rely on your whole body movement, especially your hips, to create space.
- Failing to immediately secure a guard position after escaping can lead to your opponent regaining control.
By following these steps and focusing on the key points, you can effectively execute a hip escape from side control and work towards a more advantageous position.
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