Problem Setup: Mount Escape with Grapevines and Arm Control
The instructor addresses a student question about escaping mount position when the opponent has established grapevines (legs hooked around the defender's legs) and isolated arm control. This defensive scenario represents a high-control position that requires a systematic approach rather than reactive scrambling.
Importance of Bridge in Mount Escape Sequence
The instructor emphasizes that a proper escape sequence must follow a specific order, which many newer practitioners either misunderstand or neglect. The bridge—the defender's ability to elevate their hips—is identified as fundamental to creating movement and leverage against the top player's weight and control.
First Step: Freeing the Legs from Grapevines
The initial priority is to eliminate the opponent's grapevine control by turning the toes outward and kicking the legs free, ideally achieving a flat leg position. This action directly restores the defender's ability to bridge effectively, as grapevines significantly weaken hip elevation.
Second Step: Regaining Hand Control and Frame
After freeing the legs, the defender must bring their hands back together and establish a tight inside control position. The instructor stresses that maintaining inside position—controlling the space between the defender and opponent—prevents the top player from isolating limbs or achieving dominant positioning.
Proper Frame Mechanics in Mount Position
When pushing against the mount, the defender should build frames using hands but generate actual force through forearms and elbows sequenced with a hip bridge. This integrated approach distributes power more effectively than arm-only pushing, creating genuine off-balance disruption.
Bridge and Off-Balance as Escape Prerequisites
The instructor demonstrates how bridging upward forces the opponent to post their hand for balance, creating the window necessary for executing any escape technique. Consistent bridging practice trains the defender to recognize and exploit the exact moment when the top player becomes vulnerable.
Executing the Escape: Hip Escape or Flipper Escape
Once the defender has bridged, brought arms together, and forced the opponent's post, they can execute either a hip escape or flipper escape depending on leg tightness. The specific escape technique matters less than maintaining the established sequence and body positioning throughout the movement.
Strategic Focus: Sequence Over Technique Specifics
The instructor concludes that students should prioritize understanding and repeating the systematic sequence—free legs, establish bridge, regain arm control, set frames, then execute escape—rather than focusing on escape variation. This methodical approach builds reliable escapes while making submission difficult for the top player.
Fix Your BJJ Mount Escape with These Step-by-Step Position Tips
Key Takeaways
- •Problem Setup: Mount Escape with Grapevines and Arm Control
- •Importance of Bridge in Mount Escape Sequence
- •First Step: Freeing the Legs from Grapevines
- •Second Step: Regaining Hand Control and Frame
Do you have plenty of techniques to escape Mount but yet you still have trouble escaping the position? If so then this video may be useful to you. In many cases it could be your setup and the sequence you use to execute your escape. In today's BJJ technique video I show some details on escaping Mount with a focus on the strategy of it rather than just the technique itself. This should hopefully help you have a better understanding as to the "why" you're doing what you're doing in this Brazilian Jiujitsu position. The basic sequence I show in the video looks something like this: - Free the leg to have a bridge - Bring hands together to setup frames and get inside control of the position - Begin to setup mount escapes This has made my escapes from Mount so much better and has also helped out many of my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu student's with their escapes from a tight Mount position as well. If you're struggling to escape Mount then I hope this video is useful to you. -Chewy ----------------- Free Ebook: http://www.chewjitsu.net/focused-jiu-jitsu-13-page-ebook/ Video Courses and Products: http://www.chewjitsu.net/products T shirts: http://www.chewjitsu.net/shop/ http://www.Facebook.com/Chewjitsu http://www.instagram.com/Chewjitsu http://www.twitter.com/Chewjitsu Intro/Outtro Music : https://bknapp.bandcamp.com If you’d ever like to train with the team and I. Check out my gym Derby City MMA in Louisville,KY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this video teach about position escape?
This video covers problem setup: mount escape with grapevines and arm control, importance of bridge in mount escape sequence, first step: freeing the legs from grapevines. It provides detailed instruction from Chewjitsu.
How long does it take to learn position escape?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 8-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing position escape?
Once the defender has bridged, brought arms together, and forced the opponent's post, they can execute either a hip escape or flipper escape depending on leg tightness. The specific escape technique matters less than maintaining the established sequence and body positioning throughout the movement.
