**Back Escape Technique: "Shrimp and Turn"** When your opponent has secured your back and locked in their hooks, escaping efficiently is crucial. This technique, commonly referred to as "Shrimp and Turn," is a fundamental method to regain a more advantageous position and ensure your safety when your back is being controlled. ### Possible Position(s) - **Back Mount** ### Japanese Name - **N/A** ### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. **Initial Recognition & Defense** - Recognize the urgency of the danger. Protect your neck by tucking your chin tightly and using one hand to defend against any collar or choke attempts. - Employ the "Seatbelt Grip" strategy: secure the opponent's top hand (typically the choking hand) using your free hand. 2. **Flatten & Align Yourself** - Lie flat against the mat to minimize space your opponent can exploit, preventing them from inserting hooks deeper or locking in a body triangle. - Use your hips and shoulders to shift your weight and break alignment. 3. **Create a Hook-Based Leverage Point** - With one hand holding their top hand, maneuver your body to one side, pinning the opponent’s lower leg. - Your free hand should push down on the opponent's nearest hook (foot). This creates space and uproots their lower body control. 4. **Shrimp Movement** - Perform a shrimping motion toward the pinched-side underhook. This involves pushing your hips outward and sliding your shoulders closer to the mat. - As you create space, slide your back down, using gravity and momentum. 5. **Turn and Face** - With one shoulder on the mat, quickly turn your body into your opponent. Unlike previous movements, this will involve rolling over your pinned shoulder to face them. - Simultaneously, use your free leg to push off your opponent's hip or thigh for added momentum. Aim to reestablish top position or take the opportunity to land in guard. 6. **Control and Stabilize** - Once facing, maintain grips on the opponent's arms or shoulder to stifle their movement. - Aim to either regain full guard, Resume your position, and immediately work towards offensive or advantageous control. ### Tips For Success - - **Keep Calm:** Avoid panicking; this will help you utilize your energy more efficiently. - **Clear Blocking Lines:** Use your opponent’s grip breaks to create clear movement paths enabling easier slipping to the side. - **Quick Transitions:** Do not pause between steps; each should fluidly progress to retain momentum.