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Category > Escapes
| Name | Category | Topic | Skill Level | Sport | Starting Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 on 1 Foot Control Guard Pass and Lockdown Defense  |
Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Americana Escape - Free Arm Trapped under Him  | Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Americana Escape Free Arm trapped Rolling  | Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Americana Escape to Payback Americana  |
Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Armbar Escape from Bottom  |
Escapes | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Armbar Escape from Bottom- rolling your shoulder  |
Escapes | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Armbar Escape from Top  |
Escapes | Arm attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Basic Guard Pass  ![]() |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Brabo Choke Escape to Trap and Roll Sweep  |
Escapes | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Bridging Side Control Escape - Switching Arms  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Bridging Sweep Escape from Side Control  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Gi only | Lying on back |
Calf Control Half-guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Canopener from Inside Closed Guard  | Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Carpet Sweep #2  | Escapes | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
| Defending a half-guard pass to an overhead sweep  | Escapes | Sweeps | Advanced | Gi only | Half Guard |
| Double-armbar Escape  | Escapes | Arm attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Elbow-Knee Escape from Mount  | Escapes | Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from Knee-Up Mount  | Escapes | Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from North-South when Both Arms are Trapped  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from North-South when One Arm is Free  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from North-South with Both Arms Free  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape from Rear Mount  | Escapes | Rear Mounts | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape Head in Arm Control  | Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Escape Knee Trapping Guard  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Gi only | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Escape Vice Choke to Armbar  |
Escapes | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Escapes from Kesa Gatame  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Guillotine escape - Back roll sweep  ![]() |
Escapes | Chokes | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Half guard sweep - Stiff body with shin in his belly  | Escapes | Sweeps | Intermediate | Gi only | Half Guard |
| Half Guard to Back or Back Door Escape  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Half Guard |
Head Control Rear Mount Escape  |
Escapes | Rear Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Seated |
Head Cradle Bridging Side Control Escape to Brabo Choke  |
Escapes | Chokes | Advanced | No-gi only | Lying on back |
| Hip Hugger Cartwheel - Butterfly Guard Pass  | Escapes | Guard | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Hook Sweep Sprawl Escape to Arm Triangle  |
Escapes | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Knee on belly escape – Driving your knee under his leg to sweep  | Escapes | Sweeps | Advanced | Gi only | Lying on back |
Knee on Biceps Side Control Escape to Lockdown  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Knee on Chest Escape - Grab neck and roll away  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Knee on Chest Escape - Grab triceps and roll away  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Knee on Chest Escape - Pushing the knee and pulling the foot  | Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Knee on Chest Escape - Rolling  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Knee on Chest Escape - Trapping his Foot  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Knee on Stomach Escape - Pressing knee  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Knee ride defense to sweep  | Escapes | Sweeps | Advanced | Gi only | Half Guard |
| Knee ride defense to X Guard  | Escapes | Sweeps | Advanced | Gi only | Half Guard |
| Knees under the Armpits Reversal from Under North and South  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Lock-down Escape  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Log Splitter Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Near Mount Escape to X-Guard to Kneebar  |
Escapes | Knee attacks | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| North-South Escape - Over the Top  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| North-South Escape - Trapping his posted knee  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Old School Escape from Side Control using the Achilles Trap  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Omo Plata Escape - Cartwheel Over Head  |
Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on Stomach |
One Leg Stacking Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Opening the closed guard (going from Position 1 to Position 2)  ![]() |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Over-hooking Cross-Lapel Sweep from Side Control to Neck Knuckler  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Gi only | Side Control |
Pancake Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Passing Stretch Guard (Chapter 13)  | Escapes | Guard | Advanced | Gi only | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Passing Sword Guard  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Gi only | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Passing the Half Guard  | Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Passing the Spider Guard  |
Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Pivoting Pass of De la Riva Guard to Clamping Kneebar  |
Escapes | Guard | Advanced | Gi only | Standing or standing inside guard |
Plan B Escape from Side Control using the Achilles Trap  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Push-Pull-Push Escape from Mount  | Escapes | Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Reverse Kesa side control – Rolling away sweep  | Escapes | Sweeps | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Reverse Knee Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Rolling Omo Plata Escape  | Escapes | Shoulder attacks | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | On all fours or Sprawling |
| Rolling over the top Mount Escape - To Boston Crab  | Escapes | Mounts | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
See-Saw Sweep  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Shin Ride Guard Pass  | Escapes | Guard | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Standing or standing inside guard |
| Shoulder Rolling Escape from Kesa Gatame  | Escapes | Side Controls | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Shrugging Rear Mount Escape to Brabo Choke  | Escapes | Rear Mounts | Advanced | No-gi only | Seated |
Side Control Escape - Barrel Roll  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Gi only | Lying on back |
| Side Control Escape - Bridging Belt Hold  | Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Gi only | Lying on back |
| Side control escape - Carrying the logs  | Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Gi only | Lying on back |
Side Control Escape - The Angry Sweater Escape  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Side Control Escape with Leg over his face  | Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Sit up Side Control Escape  |
Escapes | Side Controls | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
| Stand-Squat Guard Pass  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Gi only | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Staple Gun Guard Pass  | Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Triangle Escape to Choke  | Escapes | Chokes | Intermediate | Gi only | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
Turn-In Guard Pass Defense to Takedown  |
Escapes | Guard | Intermediate | Either Gi or No-gi | Guard |
Twister from Escape from Kesa Gatame  ![]() |
Escapes | Side Controls | Advanced | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
Two Leg Stacking Guard Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Kneeling or kneeling inside guard |
| Upa Mount Escape  | Escapes | Mounts | Beginner | Either Gi or No-gi | Lying on back |
X Pass or Bullfighter Pass  |
Escapes | Guard | Beginner | Gi only | Standing or standing inside guard |
84 technique(s) found from total list of 391 techniques.
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