## Lockdown Escape The Lockdown Escape is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu technique used to break free from the Lockdown position. The Lockdown is a type of leg control position evolved from half guard in which the person on the bottom wraps their legs in a specific manner around the opponent’s leg, thus trapping them. ## Position - **Half Guard** ## Japanese Name - **N/A** ## Top or Bottom - **Top** --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions for Executing the Lockdown Escape: 1. **Positioning Yourself** - Begin in the **Top Half Guard** position with your opponent using the Lockdown to control your leg. - Your opponent will have one of your legs trapped using their knee over the opposite foot. 2. **Posture Up and Base** - Use your hands to push off the mat and posture up slightly. This will help in reducing the pressure and grip your opponent has on your captured leg. - Maintain a solid base with your free knee posted up to maintain balance. 3. **Frame and Move Hips** - Create space by framing against your opponent's upper body. - Use your arms to push their upper body away while simultaneously moving your hips backward. This opens up more maneuverability. 4. **Free Your Toe** - The key to escaping the Lockdown is to free your trapped leg's toe. - Squat lower if necessary and begin to peel your trapped foot's toe from the trap setup. - Keep your heel low to the mat and point your toes outward, aiming to flush your foot with the ground smoothly. 5. **Leg Pummel** - Once your toe is free, employ a leg pummel technique by bringing your captured ankle inward and out of your opponent’s lock. - Use quick, sharp movements to draw your leg out before re-establishing control. 6. **Breaking the Lock** - Push your knee down into their grip slightly, flattening the lock further. - Pull your leg back quickly, pointing your knee out and freeing it from the hook. 7. **Transition to Side Control or Mount** - Once your leg is free, utilize the opened space to transition into a more dominant position like side control or mount. - Apply strong pressure and shoulder control to ensure you stabilize the position post-escape. --- ### Important Tips: - **Stay Calm**: The Lockdown might feel restrictive. Control your breathing and stay calm throughout. - **Maintain Pressure**: Keep pressure on your opponent’s chest and upper body to prevent them from adjusting and regaining control. - **Good Timing**: Escape opportunities often arise during a scramble or when transitioning; hence timing your move effectively is crucial. This escape requires patience and precision if the Lockdown is tight, but with practiced movements, it becomes a robust solution to a controlled situation.