### Elbow Escape from Mount The elbow escape technique is a fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu move designed to transition from an unfavorable mount position to a more neutral or advantageous position like half guard or closed guard. #### Technique Steps: 1. **Initial Setup** - Maintain composure and protect yourself from attacks by keeping your elbows close to your torso and hands near your head. - Aim to keep your back flat against the mat to minimize the space your opponent has to attack. 2. **Frame Creation** - Start by creating a frame on your opponent's hip. This can be done by bringing your forearm across their waistline while ensuring your elbow touches the mat. - The opposite hand should be placed under your opponent's armpit or on their shoulder to control their upper body. 3. **Bridge and Shrimp** - Perform a powerful bridge (upa) by pressing your feet into the mat and lifting your hips, aiming to unbalance your opponent slightly. - As you lower your hips back to the ground, immediately begin shrimping (hip escaping) by turning onto your side and sliding your hips away. Your goal is to create space between you and your opponent. 4. **Knee Insertion** - As you continue to shrimp, insert the knee of your frame-side leg between you and your opponent. - Ensure your knee makes solid contact with the opponent's hip or inner thigh to begin structuring a barrier. 5. **Leg Recovery** - Immediately start recovering your other leg by sliding it inside and establishing both knees against the opponent's body. Keep shrimping if needed to free your leg completely. - Transition into the half guard by getting your outside leg on top of your opponent’s leg. 6. **Engagement and Securing Position** - Use your frames to keep distance and control, and adjust your position by turning fully towards your opponent. - Use the opportunity either to regain closed guard or to work from a half guard scenario. #### Additional Tips: - Always be mindful of your opponent's movements, adjusting your frames and grips as needed. - Stay patient and wait for the right moment to execute your shrimp; rushing can lead to leaving openings for your opponent. ### Japanese Name - **Japanese Name:** N/A (If any known, please provide) ### Top or Bottom - **Position:** Bottom ### Positions Used From - **Closed Guard**: N/A - **Open Guard**: N/A - **Butterfly Guard**: N/A - **Side Control**: N/A - **Mount**: Yes (Escape from this position) - **Back Mount**: N/A - **Half Guard**: Achieved from mount escape - **Rubber Guard**: N/A - **Knee on Belly**: N/A - **North South**: N/A - **Turtle**: N/A - **Standing**: N/A