Knee-on-Belly Escape — Roll and Shrimp

Rolling toward the opponent while shrimping the hips is a more controlled option,escape emphasizing gradual space creation. The defender turns toward the pressure of the knee, using the roll to redirect weight while simultaneously shrimping the hips to create distance.

Alternatively,

This simplytechnique shrimping out involves moving the hips away from the knee, often while controlling the opponent’s torso or arm, to disengage pressure and recover guard. Both techniques are essential for conservingconserves energy and avoiding suddenminimizes exposure to submissionssubmissions, likesuch armas locksarmlocks or chokeschokes, during transitions. Proper timing ensures the escape is safe and effective against strong top pressure.