Complete Guide to Escaping The Mount | Jiu-Jitsu Escapes

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This video is a pretty comprehensive guide to all things escaping mount position. This can be one of the most difficult and dangerous positions to find yourself in, regardless of the context, whether self defense or sport. These escapes in this video are some of the best techniques and concepts I have found over the years for dealing with this situation. This honestly could have been much longer, but I feel as if this video contains the most important considerations, and is basically a mini-course. I hope it helps!
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[@Twobarpsi]

Your teaching style is exceptional ✊🥋!!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@Chandasouk]

Horses will watch this video intently

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

As they should

[@apekillssnake]

and Vesuvius!

[@axwack]

Eli, it would be great to you doing a live drill afterwards. I noticed that in some of these static demonstrations your partner has given you a lot of space for you to work through. As a smaller guy, I purposely teamed up with a 225 very-wide girth player. I did ok to survive but I forgot to do these moves and I couldn't get out using a shrimp out move. You are more advanced so I think you can manuever easily but for me (white belt) under pressure it was hard.

[@j.bernard752]

As a FNG who is seemingly always trying to get out of the mount, this is invaluable!!!

[@paultaylor107]

I cant believe at the end of this video you had to ask people to be nice... you are probably one of the best bjj instructors on line if found. Honestly your videos and my grappling dummy have kept me sane during lockdown. Keep rolling

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I really appreciate that and glad my videos could help!

[@apekillssnake]

Okay lets go Knight, lets see what you got!

[@Penaltybox66]

Thank you so much. As a new white belt, I get dominated with mounts. I tried some of your escape techniques and they worked...surprising my training partner and myself. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, art and love of BJJ.

[@sultanergeshbay5157]

One of the Best SenseiS in the World❤️🙏

[@russellsherwood1491]

Without a doubt

[@seanko_jj]

True

[@abuhafsaaikens3474]

Articulates theory of techniques superbly 👍🏽

[@mcsewhoy]

What an incredible and very comprehensive guide, thank you very much Knight JJ. Got stuck yesterday in the mounted position when the mounted person held both my arms down above my head...and bam, this video came into play!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I hope it helps! I appreciate you watching it

[@huskylord123]

Thank you...this was a great overall summary and learning opportunity for me.

[@HashBrown99Gaming]

Mate you're too good. Honestly you're too good for this world. God bless you man an upload from you automatically makes my day amazing no matter how bad it is. Exceptional tutorial!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I truly appreciate the kind words my friend. Thank you!

[@a.chigurh8902]

Pure art. Speechless

[@KRAVMAGA1]

Great content as always, you made a first version of this video which was already great, so thanks for the updates and precious advises

[@Keatonrsmith]

Excellent content. I’ve been trying to find a way to word this as feedback (take it with a grain of salt), maybe it’s just preference, but I find myself wishing you might slow down a little in your instruction and talking. There is obviously so much GREAT info and detail, and it feels sometimes rushed and I don’t want to miss anything. Again, excellent knowledge and detail and I’ll be subscribing. 🤙🏼

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate the politeness and the comment. I actually get that comment from time to time. I make these particular videos for short and fast reference guides. In all my classes and full length instructionals I teach in a slower, more detailed pace like I would in person. I vary the delivery speed based on the attention span of the platform, so on social media I talk through things quickly. I appreciate you watching them.

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This channel is phenomenal!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@BroCode465]

this is dope, your one stop shop!

[@ArttuManninen]

Super nice, I really appreciate this great package of info!

[@IronDog28]

Ive used the first one so many times if they get high under my armpits ill usually shrimp until i can get that first escape super helpful eli! Thank you!

[@Individual_Lives_Matter]

Damn this guy’s good.

[@gameenders5017]

I love these bunch of techniques from various positions or goals you do. I honestly don't get time to practice them, not enough open mat time, but I just watch and watch and hope it soaks into my subconscious things that I can try to do and hope it ties together. If I could I'd sleep with my eyes open watching these all night.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate that so much!

[@gameenders5017]

@Knight Jiu-Jitsu I appreciate you. Your videos are so well thought out, and you're good at describing a lot of the key points efficiently from lots of key positions. Thanks man, you create very valuable content.

[@christulloch3473]

These are some awesome details, for the mount escape. A speedy mount escape is still something i struggle with. Especially now im in heavyweight division for competition. Going to work on all of these. Thanks!

[@robertmontes1468]

Dropping knowledge! Thank you sir!

[@Footsteps020]

Havent seen a better instructor, Helpful videos , excellent explained Keep it up 🥋 💪

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you so much!

[@josiahsinagra8922]

Always appreciate the breakdown of all your videos and how you explain in precise detail on why it is done a certain way. I started my BJJ journey August of 2021 and been training ever since 4-6 days a week with Relson Gracie Team HK academia in Honolulu HI island of Oahu. Fell in love with the art and dove right in. I always check out your videos to help me sharpen whatever I learn to up my game even more. You truly been one of my online coaches. Mahalo nui loa for your dedication and support. Aloha

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you! I really appreciate that

[@ricjackson2841]

Doing my first white belt tournament in 2 weeks and I was just thinking about this. Thanks.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I hope it helps. Good luck in the tournament!

[@thessbest123]

Try not to get mounted, that's 4 points i believe. But just in case this will help.

[@urantia487]

Simple and practical.tq.

[@bradpryer]

Thank you!

[@westfinger8630]

Great review! Thank you!

[@HappyFamilyMan2010]

Great detail! Love this channel.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thanks Paul!

[@02468]

This was an excellent video.

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Well explained 👏. I enjoy watching you're videos. More power to your channel 💪

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@stevebetancourt7485]

Great video. Thank you

[@tusccountyjiujitsu]

I teach everyone of these, the only other problem you may run into is the technical mount or modified mount. For that one I teach top arm through the hole between my belly button and the back of their knee, then bump them forward with a bridge as I slide south out from underneath them.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Definitely. And I made another video or two on just tech mount escapes too for that reason.

[@mendilevy6017]

thx/ i saw the old video too. its really helps/ love your videos and instrections

[@sidesplitters]

Thanks for sharing. Awesome techniques accomanied by brilliant explanations.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@SvenKoch]

This is gold! 🙌

[@hollymolly3020]

At frst i knew only buk when opponent is in Mount position n side heel control push but now i know other techniques too..again from india northeast Nagaland.. lockdown gym closed .. home watching ur videos n practising

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I hope you get to open your gym again soon. Thank you for watching

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Gosto demais dos seus videos . Vc é o cara !!!

[@ssimon1521]

Crazy helpful

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thanks guys! ~

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excellent !

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New intro music is just dope.

[@maxzhao8331]

thank you!

[@gutse007]

Thx Sensei!

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First bro, keep it up 👍

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Man I need this so bad Lmaoo. Thank you once again for the free gems 🙏🏾

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So cool Mark Steyn is teaching bjj now

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Bravo.... 👏

[@ladyskywalker967]

I am glued to your videos! My testing partner will not get the best of me anymore! Do you have any recommendations for which budget-friendly grapple dummy to purchase? Mine is homemade from old clothes, filled with pool noodles with sand, but he's very floppy and also too tall.

[@brianklauk88]

Great details! For the upa why do you prefer the gable grip to trap the arm versus swimming inside and wrapping? Just curious as to pros/cons

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

The swim is fine if the posted arm is close enough, but opening the wedge of your arm to wrap theirs can be a liability if the angle is off. I mention it briefly in the video for better illustration.

[@jerradbarclay2082]

Supporting

[@PalomequeUlises]

Thank you for sharing you are a great great teacher, very very clear and effective

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate that very much

[@akschu1]

Hey Eli. I couldn’t catch what you were saying at @5:40, but seems like an important detail to getting up on your elbow, which I struggle with in this position and when in bottom half guard. Retract the shoulder, when? And push?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I think it is an important detail for sure. I see a lot of people struggle getting to their elbow because they try to hop their shoulder off the ground and stick their elbow underneath them. This is clumsy and inefficient. I kind of gloss over what I mean at 5:40, but I recommend retracting the shoulder so it pulls the whole arm back, then pushing your chest and shoulder forward over your elbow in order to get the elbow under you. Hope this helps.

[@akschu1]

@@KnightJiuJitsu Yea, helps a bit thanks!

[@tonymars6523]

Thank you for your videos ! Do these technics function when somebody heavier than you is on you ?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That is what these were specifically designed for. If they required you to be bigger and stronger, you wouldn't need technique. These are based on leverage and weight distribution and structural manipulation.

[@fernomenoloco]

First! Ossssssss! Thanks for the video

[@andrewgarza1221]

Love the videos but why do y’all belts have a blue tip instead of a red tip???

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’m a black belt under Royce Gracie and he uses the blue sleeve instead of the red for his people.

[@fourtwo5619]

Great video! But about 4:40. Can't he just go for a arm bar if he life his leg up and grab your arm? Or is that not possible?

[@dougmarrie7355]

Can I ask what kind of Matt’s your using and where you bought them . Thank you for sharing

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Those are from zebra. They’re very old but have held up great over the years.

[@dougmarrie7355]

@@KnightJiuJitsu thank you God’s blessings to y’all

[@claytonjansen589]

wow

[@meteoroz]

What about if he has you in the position like 17:24, but your arms are fully extended out, instead of bent at the elbows? I once ended up in this position and couldn't do a thing. Still don't know how to counter it.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

You can shoulder walk toward your hands until there’s enough bend in the arms to do it. The other thing to remember is that he can’t really do much to you while he is pinning your hands like that.

[@meteoroz]

@@KnightJiuJitsu Good point!

[@xxcombatjojoxx7453]

9:43 I practice going to the back from there is that practical

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If it works it’s practical 👍

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🥋🥇👍💪

[@Thecelestial1]

I can’t elbow escape from faster people, which is everyone. When I bump and put the elbow inside to make room for my knee to come out they move up instantly and it becomes a very expensive waste of energy.

[@graciescottsdale]

Try blocking their knee with your bottom elbow.

[@Thecelestial1]

@@graciescottsdale hmm ok, I’ll try it out!

[@datuprinceantilino6154]

Jiu jitsu daw kayo ni adullah javeir

[@blag6666]

Now drills this 2-3 years and you can be able to escape the mount....probably.

[@apekillssnake]

It is so strange that initially when you are mounted you think it is over, but then after time and science it almost seems like a non-position. Still super difficult though with punches, you have like a fraction of a second for it to not go bad!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’d definitely agree with that

[@apekillssnake]

@@KnightJiuJitsu I remember I was at this barbecue in Russia, and these big guys were play fighting semi serious and they didnt know how to get out of basic mount when they were all fighting and pinning the wrists down. They had so much power, and the dominant guy on top was like an arm wrestling the bottom guy to free the wrists, because they didnt know simply to engage the core and legs below and bump/bridge! It was the reoccuring theme of all the fights. Guys were much stronger than me and eventually I gave the bottom guy some advise and then had some semi serious battle myself with different guys. My girlfriend was very impressed at the time because I didnt tell her I was a martial artist up until this point! That cemented for me the value of ground. I could already hand fight, but that didnt come up at the barbecue!

[@gcgnatorcats6888]

good video but you didn't cover the situation where the person on top brings their leg up.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I have a whole video on escaping that position. Look up my video on escaping technical mount.

[@anyaKJJ]

That 👖 off escape 😏

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

My personal favorite of course 😏

[@vatanmtemelimdir8715]

I get a headache from all the super fast english oh man.

[@jvera718]

Thank you!