Escapes · No-gi
Front-headlock peek-out escape
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Use an open elbow to sit through the front headlock and circle behind.
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Front headlock · Escaping No-gi variation
WATCH VIDEO · 2 min section · 4:16–5:50
Opens the video at this section · No-gi demonstration4 Front Headlock Counters and Defenses for BJJ (Standing & Ground)
Nick Albin / Chewjitsu
Setup & key ideas
Also called front headlock sit-out · peek out to top turtle
Before you start
- You are on your knees under front head-and-arm control, with space at their elbow rather than a tight connected grip.
Key ideas
- Check that the elbow leaves room for your head to pass.
- Catch the elbow, support yourself on your other elbow and opposite foot, and sit through.
- Keep your neck and shoulder connected to their body as your head clears, then push off the planted leg to circle behind.
Common pitfalls
- Forcing the peek-out when their connected grip closes the elbow space.
- Calling the circle behind a completed back mount before establishing rear control.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Turtle · Attacking
Your head clears the open elbow and you circle behind while they stay on their hands and knees.