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BeginnerMount Escape
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Taught by:Adam FarnslerAndre GalvaoBernardo FariaGordon RyanKeenan CorneliusNathan MerkleRob BiernackiRob ShifflerRoger Gracie
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About This Technique
Mount Escape Technique
Mount escape is a fundamental technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for escaping from the bottom position when your opponent is sitting on your chest or abdomen. This escape is useful for regaining guard or advancing to a more favorable position.
Position:
- Top/Bottom: Bottom
- Position: Mount
Japanese Name
- Not traditionally named in Japanese, as this technique is mainly practiced in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which doesn't use Japanese terminology like traditional Judo or Jujutsu.
Steps for Performing the Mount Escape (also known as the "Upa" or "Bridge and Roll")
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Assess the Position
- Ensure that your opponent has established the mount position on top of you.
- Identify which arm of your opponent you can control, ideally the one they have posted up to maintain balance.
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Secure Arm and Foot Control
- Using your nearest hand, grab the opponent’s wrist of the arm you aim to trap. Pull it towards the center of your chest.
- Simultaneously, with the opposite leg, trap the foot on the same side by hooking around it with your leg (like a butterfly hook).
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Create Momentum
- Ensure your head is connected to the mat. Tuck your chin slightly and keep your arms tight and elbows in.
- Drive your connected triceps and arm weight into the trapped arm, ensuring your opponent can't free it by placing it back on the mat.
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Execute the Bridge
- With the foot trapped, drive using your legs to bridge powerfully into the opponent.
- Launch your hips upward while pushing off the grounded foot, turning over to the side where you've controlled both the arm and the foot.
- It's crucial that your bridging action be explosive for effectiveness.
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Roll and Push to Side Control or Guard
- After the bridge, continue rolling to the side without pausing. Use your arm control to pull your opponent over.
- As you turn onto your knees, push forward and establish control by coming to a dominant position like side control or post to re-establish the guard.
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Secure Position
- Ensure the opponent doesn't immediately retaliate by getting into a secure base, turning your body appropriately, and spreading your weight.
- Lock positions as needed using appropriate grips or holds.
Tips for Success
- Ensure you keep control of the opponent’s trapped limb until you successfully roll.
- Generate adequate force through the bridge for effective turnover.
- Keep your movements sharp and synchronized to maximize the escape efficiency.
How to Execute
# Mount Escape from Mount Position
## Setup
- **Initial Position Details:** You are in a defensive posture on the bottom with your opponent straddling your torso in the mount position. Your opponent's knees are on the ground on either side of your hips, and their weight is concentrated on your upper body.
- **Grips and Controls Needed:** Begin by protecting your neck and face with your arms. Your elbows should be tucked in close to your sides to prevent your opponent from advancing to higher control positions.
## Steps
1. **Frame and Bridge:**
- Start by establishing a strong frame. Place your hands on your opponent’s hips or lower ribs. Ensure that your elbows are tight to your sides to prevent space for your opponent to advance.
- Perform a strong bridge (upa) by driving your hips upward. Aim to shift your opponent’s weight forward.
2. **Trap an Arm:**
- As you bridge, trap one of your opponent’s arms by using your same-side hand to control their wrist and your opposite hand to secure their tricep.
- Pull their arm tight against your chest to limit their ability to post out and regain balance.
3. **Trap a Foot:**
- Simultaneously, use your foot on the same side as the trapped arm to hook over your opponent’s ankle. This prevents them from basing out and stabilizing.
4. **Bridge and Roll:**
- Execute a second bridge, this time with more force, driving your hips upwards and over towards the side where you have trapped the arm and foot.
- Continue the movement by rolling over your shoulder, aiming to end up on top in your opponent’s guard or half-guard.
5. **Establish Top Control:**
- Once you have rolled your opponent, immediately work to establish a strong top position. Posture up to avoid sweeps and prepare to pass their guard.
## Key Points
- **Important Details to Remember:**
- Ensure that your elbows stay tight to your body throughout the escape to deny your opponent the opportunity to advance position.
- The timing of the bridge and roll is crucial; perform the move in one fluid motion for effectiveness.
- **Common Mistakes to Avoid:**
- Avoid leaving space between your arms and torso, as this can lead to your opponent achieving a higher mount or attacking with submissions.
- Do not perform a weak bridge; it must be explosive and coordinated with the trapping of the arm and foot to off-balance your opponent effectively.
- Failing to trap the arm and foot properly can result in your opponent posting out and maintaining their mount position.
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