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BeginnerTechnical Mount Escape
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Taught by:Adam FarnslerAndre GalvaoBernardo FariaGordon RyanKeenan CorneliusNathan MerkleRob BiernackiRob ShifflerRoger Gracie
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Technical Mount Escape
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Technical mount is a position often used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu where the top person sits next to the opponent who is lying on their back, with one knee near their head and the other foot planted on the opposite side of their torso. This escape focuses on creating space and repositioning oneself to escape from the bottom.
Position: Mount
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Assess and Protect
- Protect your neck: Keep your hands up close to your neck to protect against potential chokes.
- Bridge: Perform a quick bridge by arching your hips toward the sky, forcing the top person to adjust or stabilize themselves.
Step 2: Establish Frames
- Frame with your arms: Use your inside arm (nearest the opponent's body) to frame against their knee or chest. The arm should be bent, with your elbow close to your body.
- Use your outside hand: Post your opposite hand on the mat for mobility.
Step 3: Create Space
- Use knee leverage: Slightly slide your bottom knee under their hovering leg (the one not pressing against you) to create space between their hips and your body.
- Hip escape: Shrimp your hips away from them, turning your shoulders slightly. This movement creates additional space.
Step 4: Execute the Escape
- Slide leg through: With the space created, slide your bottom leg fully through so your shin is across their waistline.
- Regain guard: As you pull the leg through, immediately bring the knee down the opponent's spine or torso, regaining at least a half guard position.
Step 5: Finalize the Position
- Establish guard: Pull your opposite leg through, securing it into full guard or half guard as necessary.
- Maintain control: As you transition into guard, maintain grip or hold as needed to slow your opponent's ability to immediately pass again.
Tips
- Keep your movements tight: Always maintain good posture and proximity to avoid potential submissions during the escape.
- Work swiftly: Quick transitions can prevent your opponent from maintaining dominant control.
- Stay defensive: Be anticipatory of your opponent’s reactions and react accordingly to keep the positional advantage.
The technical mount escape is pivotal in regaining control or neutralizing the top player's advantage. Constant practice with this maneuver will help in confidently navigating the mount escape scenarios.
How to Execute
Technical Mount Escape from Mount Position
The Technical Mount Escape is a fundamental technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that allows you to transition from being mounted to a more advantageous position. Here are the detailed steps:
Step 1: Establishing Base and Frame
- •Assess Opponent's Position: If your opponent is in full mount, ensure they are not in a high mount with deep hooks.
- •Protect Yourself: Keep your elbows tight to your body and hands near your neck to defend against potential attacks.
- •Frame: Place both hands on your opponent's hips to create a frame; this will help control their movement and create space.
Step 2: Bridge to Create Space
- •Set Your Feet: Place your feet flat on the mat, close to your buttocks for maximum leverage.
- •Bridge: Explosively bridge your hips upwards towards the ceiling to disrupt your opponent's balance. The goal is to lift them slightly to create space.
Step 3: Shrimp and Turn
- •Shrimp: As you come down from the bridge, immediately shrimp your hips out to one side. Push off with your feet, sliding your hips out from under your opponent.
- •Frame with Elbow or Forearm: Use the elbow or forearm of your opposite arm (to the side you are shrimping towards) to reinforce the frame against their knee or thigh, preventing them from re-establishing their position.
Step 4: Insert Knee and Turn to Side Control
- •Insert Knee: As you create space, slide your bottom knee inside, placing it on your opponent's hip or thigh.
- •Turn to Side: Turn onto your side, facing your opponent, and use your top leg to push against their hip or leg, creating more space to recover guard or transition to a better position.
Step 5: Escape to Guard or Sweep
- •Regain Guard: Use the space created to pull your other leg through and establish a guard position (such as closed guard or butterfly guard).
- •Optional Sweep: If your opponent remains off-balance, you may use this opportunity to sweep them by continuing to push with your knee and securing a grip on their arm or collar to pull them over.
Key Details
- •Maintain Distance: Keep your frames active to maintain space and prevent your opponent from re-establishing control.
- •Timing and Explosiveness: The bridge and shrimp must be performed quickly and explosively to be effective.
- •Leverage: Use your hips and legs to generate power and create space rather than relying solely on your upper body strength.
By following these steps and practicing regularly, you can effectively escape the mount position using the Technical Mount Escape technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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