How To Shut Down The Kipping Escape
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Standard Kipping Escape·Brian Glick·Added by Admin
The kipping escape punishes you for maintaining the mount. In this video we answer a common question: how do you keep to…
Standard Kipping Escape
Genusスタンダードキッピングエスケープ(Sutandādo Kippingu Esukēpu)
TransliterationTranslation: standard kipping escape
Overview
The Standard Kipping Escape executes a sharp upward hip thrust that launches the opponent momentarily off balance, then immediately follows with a shrimp or knee insertion to recover guard before the opponent resettles. [1] The kip is powered by planting both feet flat on the mat and driving the hips straight up with maximum force, creating an explosive upward jolt. [1],[2] The timing of the follow-up movement is critical — the kip creates only a brief window of opportunity that must be immediately exploited. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Effectiveness
The standard kipping escape is the baseline version. [1]
Lineage
A BJJ mount escape technique. [1]
Competition Record
Used in BJJ competition. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Breaking the opponent's leg control to advance to a more dominant position
Joints Involved — Hips (posture and pressure), knees (opening the guard with knee-in or standing), hands (grip fighting)
Force Vector — Forward pressure (stack/smash) or backward posture (stand-up break) to open the closed guard
Passing Mechanic — Once the guard is opened, speed passing, pressure passing, or toreando passing advances the position
Position & Entry
From bottom mount — Create a frame with the elbow against the opponent's knee, shrimp the hips to slide the knee inside and recover half guard or full guard
From high mount — Frame against the opponent's hips, shrimp out and bring the knee across to recover guard
Variants
Bridge and roll (upa) — explosive bridge trapping arm and leg to reverse position
Elbow-knee escape — framing and shrimping to recover guard
Foot drag escape — dragging the opponent's foot with the heel to create space for knee insertion
Combination escape — bridging to force a reaction, then shrimping when the opponent posts
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
3
Moderate3/10
Bottom escapes from mount/side control; bridge and hip escape mechanics (Ribeiro 2008)
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Beginner
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive/transitional technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IBJJF — Legal
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— UWW — Legal
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Standard kipping escape execution: plant both feet flat, explosively thrust hips upward to bounce the opponent, and immediately insert the knee to recover half guard (Marcelo Garcia, Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 2011)
✓Step 1: frame both forearms on the opponent's hips to prevent them from advancing to high mount
✓Step 2: plant both feet flat on the mat, hip-width apart
✓Step 3: drive an explosive hip thrust straight upward — pop the opponent off your body
✓Step 4: as the opponent is displaced, quickly insert the near-side knee between your body and their leg
✓Step 5: secure half guard and begin working the underhook and half guard recovery
✓The hip thrust comes from the glutes and quads — train hip thrusters and bridges for power
✓Chain kips together: kip → attempt insert → kip → attempt insert until successful
✓The kipping escape works in combination with the trap-and-roll and shrimp — use all three as a chain
Common Mistakes
!Thrusting the hips forward instead of straight up — the force must be vertical to displace the opponent
!Inserting the knee too slowly after the kip — speed is critical; the window is fractions of a second
!Not framing on the hips before kipping — without frames, the opponent can advance to high mount during your attempt
!Planting the feet too wide — a moderate stance provides the best drive angle
!Only kipping once — multiple rapid kips are often needed against a skilled opponent
!Not following up the kipping escape with half guard offence — half guard is the goal, then immediately work from there
!Training kips without resistance — the power needed only develops against a heavy, resisting opponent
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Create Space — use frames, hip movement, or leverage to generate room to move
2Disrupt Control — break or weaken the opponent's grips and weight placement
3Execute Escape — apply the specific escape mechanic with timing and commitment
4Recover Position — establish a safe position (guard, standing, or top)
Sources & References
Primary Source
Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008)
1BookJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008) [2] Mastering Jujitsu (Renzo Gracie & John Danaher, 2003)
2BookBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Gracie & Gracie, 2001)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008) [2] Mastering Jujitsu (Renzo Gracie & John Danaher, 2003)
5CitationBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Gracie & Gracie, 2001)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Community
Athletics
Requires
explosive hip bridge power, shrimping ability, timing
Favours
strong glutes and hip extensors for powerful bridges
Key muscles
glutes, hip extensors, core, quadriceps
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the main mistake people make when defending against a kipping escape from mount?
According to Brian Glick, many people make the mistake of just doubling down on a cross face and posted arm, expecting to hold the position through hip pressure alone. This doesn't work because the more you hold on, the worse it gets for you as the follow-up attack becomes imminent.
When my opponent kips from underneath me, should I just tighten my cross face and underhook?
No—Brian Glick emphasizes that instead of doubling down on your position, you may need to transition to something else when your partner goes to kip. While having a cross face and underhook is generally helpful, relying solely on grip pressure won't stop the escape.
What should I do instead of just holding tight when I feel a kip coming?
Brian Glick recommends transitioning and being ready with counter options like ashi defense, rather than trying to out-grip the escape. Moving proactively is better than passively holding on, because the follow-up attack will be imminent once the kip begins.
How does the Standard Kipping Escape work?
The Standard Kipping Escape executes a sharp upward hip thrust that launches the opponent momentarily off balance, then immediately follows with a shrimp or knee insertion to recover guard before the opponent resettles. The kip is powered by planting both feet flat on the mat and driving the hips straight up with maximum force, creating an explosive upward jolt.
Where does the Standard Kipping Escape come from?
The standard kipping escape was developed as an explosive alternative to the more methodical shrimp and trap-and-roll mount escapes. It is taught as part of a comprehensive mount escape system in BJJ.
Is the Standard Kipping Escape legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal defensive/transitional technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal; IJF: legal — Legal; ADCC: legal — Legal; UWW: legal — Legal; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Standard Kipping Escape?
Danger rating 3/10. Moderate — bottom escapes from mount/side control; bridge and hip escape mechanics (Ribeiro 2008)
How do I set up the Standard Kipping Escape?
The standard setup chain: Create Space → Disrupt Control → Execute Escape → Recover Position.
How do I defend against the Standard Kipping Escape?
Standard counters include: Maintain Pressure — keep consistent weight distribution to limit escape space / Anticipate Direction — read escape attempt direction and block early / Transition — flow to a new position when the current one is threatened.
What are the variants of the Standard Kipping Escape?
Common variants: Bridge and roll (upa) (explosive bridge trapping arm and leg to reverse position); Elbow-knee escape (framing and shrimping to recover guard); Foot drag escape (dragging the opponent's foot with the heel to create spac…); Combination escape (bridging to force a reaction, then shrimping when the opp…).
How effective is the Standard Kipping Escape in competition?
Used in BJJ competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the Standard Kipping Escape?
Top errors to watch for: Thrusting the hips forward instead of straight up — the force must be vertical to displace the opponent / Inserting the knee too slowly after the kip — speed is critical; the window is fractions of a second / Not framing on the hips before kipping — without frames, the opponent can advance to high mount during your attempt / Planting the feet too wide — a moderate stance provides the best drive angle.
What are other names for the Standard Kipping Escape?
The Standard Kipping Escape is also known as Sutandādo Kippingu Esukēpu, Basic Kipping Escape, Standard Hip Buck.