Skip to main content

Mount Escape — Trap and Hip

Trap-basedThe escapesTrap involveand Hip Escape involves controlling one of the opponent’s arms while moving the hips strategically. In the trap and hip escape, the defender pins an arm and slidessliding the hips out to recover guard,guard. limitingBy pinning the arm, the defender limits the top player’s ability to follow.follow, Increating the trap and roll, the defender traps an arm and combines it with a bridging motionspace to flipescape thesafely.

opponent over, converting a bottom mount position into top control. This technique

It requires precise timing and control, astiming; failure to trap the arm can result in leavingleave the defender vulnerable to submissions like armbars or collar chokes.