Video: Sit Out Escapes For Beginners by Dan Vallimont by FANATIC WRESTLING. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The sit-out escapes from the bottom of referee's position by sitting through and turning to face your opponent.
3 key details
- Post your outside foot and lift your hips.
- Kick the inside leg through with your hips low.
- Turn in toward your opponent, hands fighting.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Referee's base position
- 2:00Hip lift and post
- 3:00Sit-out reps both sides
- 2:00Sit-out and turn in
- 1:00Hip flexor stretch
Safety
Keep elbows tight to avoid getting your arm trapped.
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.
