Armbar Escape — Hip Stack Escape

The hip stack escape involves driving the hips forward into the opponent while they attempt an armbar. By stacking the attacker under their own body weight, the defender reduces the lever arm on the elbow and can relieve pressure, often forcing the opponent to release the arm. This technique relies on core strength, timing, and pressure distribution to avoid injury while creating space to pull the arm free.

Beyond simply escaping, the hip stack can disrupt the opponent’s positional control, allowing the defender to transition into dominant positions such as mount or side control. It demonstrates how positional pressure can be as effective as technical maneuvers in neutralizing submissions.