Video: Using frames to Elbow Escape from Mount by The BJJ Project. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The elbow-knee escape shrimps under the mount to recover half guard, then full guard. It complements the upa when the opponent is heavy.
3 key details
- Frame on the hip with your elbow down.
- Shrimp and slide your knee under their leg.
- Hook the leg, then repeat on the other side.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Bridges
- 2:00Shrimp with elbow frame
- 3:00Knee-in to half guard, each side
- 2:00Full escape to guard
- 1:00Back stretch
Safety
Keep elbows tight to protect your ribs from pressure.
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.
