Introduction to Mount Escapes

The bridge and roll, knee elbow escape, and hip bump escape represent the foundational mount escapes every beginner must master. While these techniques require significant skill to execute against advanced opponents, they prove highly effective when drilling with fellow beginners.

Bridge and Roll: Hand Trapping Variations

The bridge and roll begins with securing the opponent's arm on one side of their body. Practitioners can trap the hand by pinning it with the elbow collected on the back, using both hands, or applying an overhook if the opponent grabs around the head. The non-trapping hand should remain tight to the body to minimize exposure.

Bridge and Roll: Foot Positioning and Execution

Rather than trapping the foot from the center—where the opponent can hide it by staying low—the practitioner should shift their hips and turn their knees to trap the leg more effectively. The escape requires one fluid movement: looking back over the shoulder while bridging backward at a diagonal angle rather than rolling sideways.

Knee Elbow Escape: Frame and Weight Management

The knee elbow escape works best when the opponent's weight is high and attacking the hand. The defender should shift their upper body, tuck the elbow inside to create frames on both the opponent's opposite hip and inside position, and avoid pushing the opponent away with hand pressure. This positioning makes the opponent's leg light for the escape.

Knee Elbow Escape: Hip Movement and Leg Flattening

The defender moves their hip away to flatten their leg between the opponent's legs, then positions their foot under the opponent's ankle. The escape is completed by pulling the knee and elbow back together simultaneously, dumping the opponent into half guard while the defender secures an underhook.

Hip Bump Escape: Posture and Underhook Protection

The hip bump escape maintains the same survival posture as previous escapes, with a frame across the far hip and elbow positioned on the inside. The defender must protect the underhook from arm triangle attacks by keeping the elbow tight and hidden from the opponent's manipulation.

Hip Bump Escape: Execution and Follow-Up Options

The defender bumps the opponent forward with the bottom knee while pulling one knee to the inside and rolling backward over the shoulder to establish guard. Depending on the space created, the defender can either secure double butterfly hooks for a strong attacking position or transition immediately into leg lock attacks.

The First 3 Mount Escapes You Need To Know in BJJ

Brandon Mccaghren

Standard Technical Standup

2 min read·7 key moments·PT4M45S video

Key Takeaways

•Introduction to Mount Escapes
•Bridge and Roll: Hand Trapping Variations
•Bridge and Roll: Foot Positioning and Execution
•Knee Elbow Escape: Frame and Weight Management

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about standard technical standup?

This video covers introduction to mount escapes, bridge and roll: hand trapping variations, bridge and roll: foot positioning and execution. It provides detailed instruction from Brandon Mccaghren.

How long does it take to learn standard technical standup?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 7-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.