This is the stiff arm hip escape, one of the most effective escapes from bottom against an upright mount.
But although other variations of the stiff arm escape and the kipping escape are more popular these days, I’m going to show you the first principles mechanics that make this particular variation incredibly hard to stop…
As in, almost effortlessly being able to move even much bigger opponents off you, even when they’re holding on for dear life.
We get a number of enquiries into our gym on 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. This is probably because of the number of no gi sessions we offer, especially in the Summer months where it can get pretty warm, even with our air conditioning and fans. There isn’t a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu school specifically in […]
Last weekend I had the pleasure of teaching once again at our SBG International training camps, this time back in Boise, Idaho. My seminar this time was on Mount top control and attacks. As I’ve mentioned before, many higher belts (including black belts) unfortunately do not feel that they have the same ability to maintain […]
Some submission defense nuggets… How to solve complex problems through application of first principles. In this clip below, I demonstrate how I problem solved a particular North/South Kimura defense once my opponent had already isolated my bottom arm. (The preferred way to defend this shoulder lock involves keeping your bottom arm free). Notice the biomechanical […]
