### Single Leg Shrimp Escape The Single Leg Shrimp Escape, often just referred to as the "Hip Escape," is a fundamental movement in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu used to recover guard or improve position when trapped under an opponent. This maneuver is typically employed from positions where the practitioner is at risk of being pinned, such as Side Control or the Mount. --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions #### **Position: Side Control** 1. **Frame and Protect:** - Begin by establishing frames with your forearm against the opponent's hips and your other forearm across their neck. This creates a buffer, making it harder for them to solidify their control. - Keep your elbows tight to your sides to prevent them from isolating your arms. 2. **Establish the Shrimp Position:** - Bend your legs, feet flat on the ground. Your knees should point towards the ceiling. - Turn onto your side facing the opponent with a shoulder close to the mat while pushing your hips away from them. 3. **Shrimp and Create Space:** - Simultaneously bridge and turn your hips away while pushing off with your feet to move your hips away from your opponent. - Bring your bottom knee inside to create space between you and your opponent. 4. **Insert Bottom Knee:** - As your hips create distance, slide your bottom knee through the created space, pointing it towards the opponent's hip. - Your shin should start framing across their belly. 5. **Upgrade to Full Guard or Half Guard:** - Work your top knee outwards to re-establish full guard by bringing your opposite leg around, securing your opponent between your legs. - Alternatively, you can secure the opponent in Half Guard by catching one of their legs with your own. #### **Position: Mount** 1. **Framing Under Mount:** - Position your elbows against the opponent's knees, framing their hips to avoid getting pinned further. - Keep your head in close and arms protected from being isolated. 2. **Rock and Shrimp:** - Turn to one side and draw your knee towards the opposite elbow. - Push off the mat with your feet, lifting your hips and creating space to move them out. 3. **Slide in the Opposite Knee:** - As you gain space, slide your opposite knee under and past their leg. - Work to bring them into your half guard, using your hips and legs to off-balance them. 4. **Move to Guard Recovery:** - Use your free leg to create space or push against them. - Swing your knee through to reclaim full guard, pulling the opponent back into your guard. --- ### Tips for Success - **Timing and Momentum:** Ensure your movements are fluid. The escape relies on timing; execute when the opponent is transitioning or adjusting control. - **Stick to Your Side:** Staying on your side maximizes the effectiveness of your frames, making it harder for them to flatten you again. - **Maintain Frames and Connection:** Always have one part of your body connected to your opponent, ensuring you control the spaces they wish to occupy without interval. ---