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Positional

Escape system from the bottom

A path showing how to get out of a difficult defensive spot and turn it into an attack. You escape from under side control to closed guard, sweep to mount, and when your opponent turns to escape, you take the back and finish with a rear naked choke.

8
Steps
White and blue belts
3-5 weeks of study
  1. 1
    positionSide control (bottom)Open
    Why this step

    Side control bottom is a test. Your priority: keep the frame, don't panic, find the rhythm.

  2. 2
    techniqueKnee-elbow escape from side controlOpen
    Why this step

    Knee-elbow escape requires precision: the knee must enter before they close the space. Drill the shrimp movement alone until it is automatic.

  3. 3
    positionClosed guard (attacker)Open
    Why this step

    Closed guard bottom is a reversal of the situation. A moment ago you were under pressure. Now you are attacking.

  4. 4
    techniqueHip bump sweep from closed guardOpen
    Why this step

    Hip bump sweep is your first active attack. Feel the moment when they straighten up. That is your opportunity. Don't wait, act immediately.

  5. 5
    positionMount (top)Open
    Why this step

    Mount top is the result of a good sweep. Settle first: hands wide, knees tight. When they turn on their side to escape, don't block it. That is your way to the back.

  6. 6
    techniqueBack take from mountOpen
    Why this step

    The back take starts with their escape from mount. Follow the turn instead of blocking it and put your hooks in right away. If you are late, they get back to their knees.

  7. 7
    positionBack control (top)Open
    Why this step

    Back control is the top of this path. Seatbelt, hooks inside their thighs, chest glued to their back. Don't rush the choke: control the hands first, then the neck.

  8. 8
    techniqueRear Naked Choke (RNC)Open
    Why this step

    The rear naked choke closes the whole path. Your arm goes under the chin when their hands stop defending the neck. If they defend well, don't force it: go back to controlling the hands and wait for an opening.