Beginner BJJ Course – Mount Escape – Lesson 1
Warm up –
Bridging (for Upa escape) and Shrimping (For knee push into half Guard)
Introduction –
We discussed the Mount position and the importance of escaping. We also talked through both self-defence and competition applications (Punching, getting submitted)
Drilling –
Upa escape –
- Discuss the Bridge and looking back to clear a gap
- Clearing any leg hooks before bridging
- Finishing position and posture
Knee push escape –
- We talked about breaking posture
- Clear leg hooks and getting on your side before pushing the knee
- We talked through the half guard and benefits over the mount
Cool down –
General stretching to cool down.