Class 15 - Headlock Escape Two - Side Mount [GU-22]; Clinch (Conservative Opponent) [GU-15]
Headlock Escape Two - Side Mount -
Headlocks
are one of the most common attacks that exist in street fights. If
you can anticipate the headlock before it happens, chances
are you will be able to use Headlock Escape 1, the Frame Escape, to
neutralize the threat. If you are caught by surprise and don’t
have
enough time to use the first option, you can resort to the option
number two - the Leg Hook Escape. In this lesson you will learn
the
Standard Leg Hook escape along with 2 variations that you might
need if the opponent resists.
Technical Slices™
1) Standard Leg Hook Escape
Indicator: Opponent establishes a tight headlock and neutralizes
Headlock Escape 1.
Essential Detail: Sideways body and inside elbow tuck
Most Common Mistake: Trying to use a pull-up rather than
“toe/shoulder getup”
Bad Guy Reminder: Position your body properly for a right-handed
headlock
Safety Tip: Insert leg hook carefully to avoid kicking your partner
in the groin
Drill Orders: Start in headlock position, 1 repetition, reverse
roles
2) Super Base Variation
Indicator: Opponent establishes a very wide base and prevents the
rollover.
Essential Detail: Effective tripod position and heavy shoulder
drive
Most Common Mistake: Failure to place the tip of the shoulder in
the correct spot
Bad Guy Reminder: Keep your legs spread very wide for base
Safety Tip: Drive the shoulder into the back slowly since the pain
will occur very quickly
Drill Orders: Start from headlock position, 1 repetition, reverse
roles
3) Punch Block Variation
Indicator: Opponent attempts to punch while maintaining the
headlock.
Essential Detail: Use both arms to control the punch initially then
release grips as you climb over
Most Common Mistake: Failure to tuck bottom arm in prior to the
shoulder getup
Drill Orders: Start from headlock position, 1 repetition, reverse
roles
Clinch (Conservative Opponent) -
The goal in a fight is to avoid getting knocked out, establish
the clinch, and get the fight to the ground. The easiest time to do
this is
when your opponent commits to attacking you aggressively. For this
reason, it is best to keep the distance and wait for their attack
if
at all possible. In the event that your opponent approaches
conservatively during the fight and you would like to initiate the
attack, you
can use the “surprise entry” method to establish the clinch.
Technical Slices™
1) Surprise Entry
Indicator: Opponent advances towards you conservatively.
Essential Detail: Timing your entry to take place during one of
their forward steps
Most Common Mistake: Ineffective footwork while stepping back or
lunging forward
Bad Guy Reminder: Step forward very conservatively and always your
partner’s safe distance
Drill Orders: Start standing, keep the distance for 2-3 steps,
Surprise Entry, control the clinch, reverse roles