Escapes are so important. You can be a great Jiu-Jitsu player but if you don’t know how to escape, then you will be submitted all the time. Learn to escape well and you’ll be able to try new things and grow and learn without fear.
Sit out drill
Learn to sit out correctly with proper timing and you can reverse the position.
This can completely change your Turtle game and be the difference between winning and losing. It’s a great video from the guys at Damage Control MMA.
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Do you often get caught in the Americana shoulder lock? Have you been looking for an Americana escape that will solve this problem? Here are some escape options and also some things you should avoid doing.
Americana escape
It’s extremely frustrating getting caught in an Americana. It can be painful if you don’t tap in time. It’s also quite irritating when you’re a lightweight and you end up rolling a bigger guy who loves to use the Americana as his weight gives him a big advantage. Who better to teach us the Americana escape than Rener Gracie of Gracie Academy.
Once you understand what your opponent needs to achieve in order to get the submission, you can effectively counter against it. Escaping the Americana is definitely no walk in the park, especially if your opponent is skilled or strong but this video will give you the knowledge to get the upper hand and get the Americana escape . There’s no fancy stuff here but getting the small movements and timing right is not always easy and requires a lot of rolling to get right. As with everything in BJJ, time on the mat training these things is what will ultimately make the difference between getting caught or not.
Kimura escape
triangle choke defence
The first outstanding video is by Stephan Kesting of Grapplearts. He explains the prevention and the actual triangle choke escapes in a clear concise way that ensures you can’t go wrong.
Kurt osiander – Prevention is better then cure and some basic techniques- This video also shows the importance of posture for prevention, which is a common theme.
Dean Lister – How to escape when it’s in deep to avoid getting elbowed in the face if it’s MMA. I personally love this one. ( This video is by Breakthrough Jiu Jitsu via DeanListerLegLocks.com)
Jason Scully‘s ‘Leaning triangle escape’ – It’s a less conventional approach that works. I like surprising my opponents.
Now it’s time to drill the techniques and stop getting caught in triangle chokes.
There are various ways to escape the armbar from guard and it’s important to know them really well.
Here’s a BJJlibrary video by multiple world champion Saulo Ribeiro to show you how to escape the armbar from guard. It’s a simple technique to learn but very important.