Mount Escape Leg Locks

Escaping mount by attacking the lower body. Creating single leg X opportunities that lead to heel hooks and knee bars, punishing opponent weight distribution.

Flow outline

  1. Defending Mount

    • Key detail: the starting point where you're mounted. is where you assess your opponent's position and weight distribution to set up your escape and potential leg attacks

  2. Spider Escape

    • An escape option when your opponent's knees are under your armpits. creates space to work your legs free and potentially attack the lower body. Don’t force it

  3. Kipping Escape

    • If they frame, a dynamic escape when your opponent crosses their ankles between your legs. movement can create openings for leg entanglements as you create space. don’t force it

  4. Trap Bridge And Roll Escape

    • Once set, quick note: a fundamental escape that ends in your opponent's closed guard. from here, you can immediately attack the legs or set up shoulder crunch combinations

  5. Elbow Escape To Half Guard

    • If they frame, usually turning on one hip to create space and recover half guard. position is perfect for transitioning to leg attacks like single leg x or attacking the far leg. angle matters

  6. Kipping Escape Variation

    • From here, if it shows up, an alternative kipping movement that creates different angles for leg attacks. variation can catch opponents who defend the standard kipping escape

  7. Closed Guard With Shoulder Crunch

    • Once set, after escaping to closed guard, immediately attack with shoulder crunch. sets up leg attacks as your opponent defends the upper body pressure

  8. Single Leg X Guard

    • Key detail: most of the time when your opponent stays heavy on one side, punish them by attacking the light side with single leg x. is a prime position for heel hooks and knee bars. timing beats strength

  9. Single Leg X Sweep

    • From here, From Single Leg X Guard, sweep your opponent when they're kneeling. puts you in top position with immediate leg attack opportunities

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