Defensive Foundation

Escapes, frames, and defensive posture from side control, mount, back control, and other common attacks. Building a solid defensive base through proper positioning and leverage.

Flow outline

  1. Escapes

    • Usually The core defensive hub - your starting point for escaping from all major dominant positions. Focus on maintaining frames, creating space, and using leverage to regain guard or improve position

  2. Side Control

    • If they frame, set strong frames against the crossface and underhook. use hip escapes and bridge techniques to create space and recover guard or transition to better defensive positions

  3. Mount

    • keep defensive posture with elbows tight and frames against the hips. Use bridging and hip escapes to create space and work toward half guard or full guard recovery

  4. Back

    • If it shows up, Focus on hand fighting to clear hooks and prevent the seatbelt. Use frames against the choking arm and hip movement to create space for escape opportunities

  5. Technical Mount

    • From here, use frames against the far side to prevent pressure. bridge and shrimp to create space, working toward guard recovery or transitioning to better defensive positions

  6. North South

    • Once set, set frames against the shoulders and use bridging to create space. work toward hip escapes to recover guard or transition to better defensive positions. angle matters

  7. Knee On Belly

    • Most of the time keep frames against the knee and controlling arm. Use bridging and hip movement to off-balance the opponent and create space for guard recovery

  8. Turtle

    • Quick note: keep a strong base with elbows tight and head protected. Use hand fighting and hip movement to prevent hooks and work toward guard recovery or standing up

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