leg lock escapes and transitions

my guide to escape from dominant positions while setting up leg attacks. focus on creating space, isolating limbs, and transitioning to positions where heel hooks and knee bars become available. these escapes to turn defensive situations into offensive opportunities targeting the lower body. don't force it

Flow outline

  1. Sorties Positions

    • quick note: starting point for all escapes from bottom positions. from here, 'll create opportunities to attack the legs by escaping to better positions

  2. Croix

    • Side control position. Focus on creating space to escape and potentially attack the legs when the opponent transitions

  3. Kesa

    • If they frame, quick note: scarf hold position. look for opportunities to escape and attack the legs when the opponent's weight distribution creates openings

  4. Montée

    • From here, mount position. critical to escape from here while looking for leg entanglement opportunities during the escape

  5. Dos

    • Key detail: back control position. escape while being mindful of leg attack setups that can be initiated during the escape sequence

  6. Tortue

    • Key detail: turtle position. use defensive position to set up leg attacks by controlling the opponent's legs during their passing attempts

  7. Nord Sud

    • Key detail: often north-south position. escape while looking for opportunities to attack the legs when the opponent transitions

  8. Garde Fermée

    • Key detail: if it shows up, closed guard position. from here, can work leg attacks directly or use sweeps to transition to leg attack positions

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