Class 21 - Elbow Escape - Side Mount GU-33; Pull Guard GU-21
Elbow Escape - Side Mount -
If your opponent is able to achieve the side mount, chances are
they will be so eager to punch you that they will create space for
you
to execute the Shrimp Escape, which you learned in lesson 24. If
they are able to prevent the Shrimp Escape, the best thing to do
is
conserve energy and transition from the side mount to the full
mount so that you can use the Elbow Escape to recompose the guard.
In
this lesson you will learn two variations of the Elbow Escape from
the Side Mount.
Technical Slices™
1) Knee Drive Variation
Indicator: Opponent attempts to transition to the full mount by
driving their knee across your stomach.
Essential Detail: Keep your leg flat and elbow blocking their knee
at all times
Most Common Mistake: Failure to curl body and escape at the right
time
Bad Guy Reminder: Start on both knees and slide one knee across the
belly to mount
Drill Orders: Start from bottom of the side mount, 1 repetition,
reverse roles
2) High Step Variation
Indicator: Opponent attempts to mount from a sitting position by
stepping their leg over your body.
Essential Detail: Filling the space with the elbow at the right
time
Most Common Mistake: Giving up too soon when opponent’s leg is
heavy
Bad Guy Reminder: Proper side mount position and high step
movement
Drill Orders: Start from bottom of the side mount, 1 repetition,
reverse roles
Pull Guard -
In an ideal situation, you would be able to close the distance,
establish the clinch, conduct a takedown, achieve the mount and win
the
fight. Sometimes however, your opponent is expecting the clinch and
is very resistant when you try to establish control of them. If
you
get into a clinch and you are unable to take your partner down
because they are too strong or too resistant, you have two options:
let go
and try again or Pull Guard. If you let go you risk getting knocked
out when you try to reestablish the clinch, if you pull the
opponent in
your guard, you can neutralize the punches, exhaust their energy,
and eventually win the fight.
Technical Slices™
1) Pull Guard
Indicator: Opponent prevents you from controlling their hips after
you close the distance.
Essential Detail: Quick surprise pull on the opponents
shoulders
Most Common Mistake: Ineffective squat and hip shot
Bad Guy Reminder: Make sure to back your hips away and stay bent
over to simulate reality
Safety Tip: Squat and shoot far back to minimize risk of the knee
to the groin
Drill Orders: Start in the clinch, 1 repetition, reverse
roles