Video: The First 3 Mount Escapes You Need To Know in BJJ by Brandon Mccaghren. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The upa escape traps one arm and leg on the same side, then bridges over the shoulder to reverse mount. It's the first escape most students learn.
3 key details
- Trap the arm by hugging it to your chest.
- Step your foot outside theirs on the same side.
- Bridge up and over your shoulder, not straight up.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Bridges on the back
- 2:00Bridge to shoulder, alternating
- 2:00Trap-and-bridge pattern, left
- 2:00Trap-and-bridge pattern, right
- 2:00Fast bridges, 20/10
Safety
Keep your neck neutral and push through the feet, not the head.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
