BJJ (Brawling Martial Art) is a form of grappling Art that uses pressure to force your opponent to submit. Chokes holds and locks are three of the most popular ways to apply pressure.
Chokes are used to reduce blood flow to the brain and face. Chokes can also be used to restrict airflow. Your goal is to stop the opponent from breathing and cause them to lose consciousness.
No matter the pressure, you must learn to submit in both cases. Your opponent will attempt to escape your attack once you have taken the dominant position. This is an essential aspect of BJJ.
Learn to Escape Mount Position
You will find many guards and mount styles to help you gain dominance as a beginner in BJJ. You will not have complete dominance with all these styles. Experts in BJJ state that the only true dominance is felt in the mount positions, regardless of your level. This is because the mount position is the most difficult to escape. Even if your opponent is not a pro, he will likely gain complete dominance if he climbs into the mount position. You will then be forced to submit it immediately.
Your best strategy to escape the mount is to be able to anticipate and predict what your opponent will do. You can improve your execution of the mount escape with the proper amount of practice and study.
We have listed some relatively simple techniques to help you escape the mount position, which is notoriously difficult. You will eventually learn to avoid defensive positions, increasing your chances of success.
Bridge and Roll
This is both a simple and effective escape route. After your opponent has been placed in the mount position, you can start using a light bridge. The light bridge will create some distance, giving you more space and making your opponent lose his balance. This is the time to release your opponent’s grip and wrap your hands around your opponent’s upper body.
Next, place one hand under your opponent’s arm and the other over the opponent’s opposite arm. Next, place your hands tightly together behind your opponent’s neck. Once you have locked him down, adjust your foot so you can bridge and roll with your opponent. You can use the foot scoop to escape and take over the dominant position.
Shrimping Escape
This escape is one the most powerful but can be a bit difficult. Practice the technique to make sure you can do it quickly. Start by grasping your opponent’s belt and pulling him towards you. Your opponent will lose his balance, and he will try to get back to his feet. You will now have enough room to turn to one side and bend to bring your knees closer to your chest. This will allow you to push your opponent at a 45-degree angle.
It is important to create tiny wiggle spaces. You can create a wiggle space by twisting and moving away at a 45-degree angle. Because they want to flee in one quick movement, many people create tiny wiggle spaces. They get even more stuck because of their extreme efforts.
Once you have enough space between your opponent’s legs, bend your knee to cross their thigh. Repeat the process with the opposite side. You will usually complete the task in two steps, but you may need to do it again until you feel completely free.
