### Knee-Elbow Escape from Mount The Knee-Elbow Escape, sometimes referred to as "Shrimping" is a fundamental maneuver in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, primarily used to escape from the bottom position of the **mount**. #### **Japanese Name** The technique is not widely known by a Japanese name and is typically referred to in English. #### **Position** - **Bottom Mount** #### **Step-by-Step Instructions** 1. **Establish Base** - As your opponent secures the mount position, focus on maintaining composure. Avoid unnecessary bridging, which might expose your arms to attacks. - Place both arms beside your head and tighten them alongside your neck, keeping your elbows close to your ribs. 2. **Initial Setup** - Choose the side you will escape to. Let's say the right side. - Bring your right elbow close, dropping it across your ribs to meet the inside of your opponent's left knee. - Simultaneously, position your left foot into a hook just under your opponent's right leg (track this motion within your own mind). 3. **Shrimp and Shift** - Execute a sharp, controlled bridge (upward thrust) using your hips and heels. Remember to engage your core. - At the peak of your bridge, shift your weight slightly towards the right side, creating space between you and your opponent. 4. **Create Space** - Use your right elbow to wedge against your opponent’s knee, creating an additional gap. - Instantly utilize the created space to insert your right knee inside and towards your chest, aligning the shin across your opponent’s body. 5. **Foot Replacement** - Slide your left forearm inside to reinforce the position created by your right knee. - Simultaneously, bring your left knee to encapsulate their foot on the right side. 6. **Completing the Escape** - Shrimp again, bringing the left hip further to the side, which opens up more space to bring your left leg completely across. - Close your guard by linking your feet, or transition directly to a butterfly guard by bringing both feet outside. 7. **Reassess and Stabilize** - Secure your position by holding your opponent’s posture, ensuring their attempts to regain mount are stalled. - Transition to an open guard to maintain distance or attack. ### **Key Tips** - **Breathing**: Maintain controlled breathing to conserve energy and stay relaxed. - **Consistent Pressure**: Pressure on your opponent's knee is crucial — a well-placed elbow can make or break this maneuver. - **Flowing Transitions**: Keep flowing to another guard if the initial escape doesn't succeed; be adaptable and open to further techniques. The Knee-Elbow Escape is pivotal in turning a disadvantageous position into a potential offensive ground, establishing a platform for guards like closed guard or butterfly. Remember, drilling this escape with different training partners of varying weights and styles will refine your sensitivity and timing, ensuring a more efficient and confident application in live scenarios.