Back Escape — Leg Grab Escape

The Leg Grab Escape involves controlling the opponent’s lower body, typically by holding one of their legs while turning or sliding to escape back control. By limiting the opponent’s ability to maintain hooks, the defender can create space to recover guard or a safer position. This escape requires careful timing and awareness of the opponent’s upper-body control to prevent counterattacks.

Using the legs effectively in this escape demonstrates a core BJJ principle: neutralizing leverage points. By taking away the hooks or pinning the legs, the defender destabilizes the back mount, allowing for positional recovery while minimizing exposure to chokes.