Escapes · Gi & no-gi
Elbow–knee mount escape
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Frame the hips and recover a leg connection to reach half guard from underneath mount.
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Mount · Escaping
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 51 sec section · 4:51–5:42
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstrationEscaping the mount — Choosing the escape based on where their weight is placed
Lachlan Giles
Setup & key ideas
Also called knee elbow escape · shrimp from mount
Before you start
- One forearm can block the far hip while the other elbow works inside their knee.
- The targeted foot can be exposed rather than remaining tucked underneath you.
Key ideas
- Keep the far hip blocked while making room beside the near knee.
- Move your knee past their ankle line, then use your opposite heel to bring their foot between your legs.
- Keep your frames as you move onto the other side and consolidate half guard.
Common pitfalls
- Leaving the far hip free as you turn.
- Trying to capture a foot that is still hidden underneath you.
- Stopping immediately after trapping the leg instead of settling your guard.
Connections Reactions and next steps
If they react…
IF
They close the knee gap and commit their weight
A posting arm and the same-side base must be controlled; do not roll simply because the knee gap closed.
Explore Bridge-and-roll mount escapeWhere this can lead
- Half guard · Playing guard
One leg is trapped and the upper-body frames remain safe.
- Open guard · Playing guard
You continue recovering both legs inside.