How to Escape Most Submissions | Jiu-Jitsu Principles

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There is a principle I use all the time when discussing escaping submission attempts, whether early escaping or late escaping. I refer to this as the "Fish Hook Principle" and I explain the story behind why in the video. Most all submission escapes operate under this principle and the rest is just timing and technique, which is simplified by understanding this underlying concept. Hope this helps!
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[@KarmaFlight]

I like the fact that you explain the concept behind the moves. BJJ is for thinkers!

[@sidesplitters]

Couln't agree more. I was about to write how valuable that is. Helps it sink in.

[@benjamincompton9682]

Child's play, the double tap will get you out of any submission.

[@wildberry752]

It has worked for me more times than i remember

[@squidwardtortellini1832]

That’s my number one technique

[@emiledixon7758]

Smh resisting will tire out the wrestler. In UFC if your only being defensive they'll stop the fight. My conclusion because it's illegal and your opponent will become tired. Street fight it's no rules...

[@denvertaylor9195]

😂😂😂

[@denvertaylor9195]

@@wildberry752 😂😂😂I can’t stand you😂

[@Paidcrayfish]

this is one of the best bjj vids Ive seen, speaking as a white belt

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I really appreciate that!

[@cerebraldatajack4994]

I love the fish hook analogy. I have subconsciously done that armbar escape, but now I understand why it works. Thanks for the knowledge. OSS

[@jeremymartinez4438]

0:34 that's the face of someone who been told a story way to many times

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

100%

[@OlivierTravers]

10:03 is the face of "come on, here we go again?"

[@anyaKJJ]

He always makes me laugh, I was just trying not to 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@user-ew1pe1io6o]

Escaping the kimura was brilliant and I understand it fully it’s so smart

[@anonperson3972]

I needed this. Rolling with the more advanced students today (just started). It was bloody brutal!

[@calbertgaribo5284]

Love your channel man. I like it how you explain the concept of if you can’t get out then go in. keep up the good work 👍

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching it and the kind words

[@weslawless2386]

Thank you for going in depth on early and late escapes!

[@chuckduncan9098]

Great analogy to remember. Thank you.

[@ptrainingbytim]

What a great analogy and excellent demonstration - blessings from California.

[@JakeV.]

Good stuff as always. Even though I knew the escapes, the fish hook principle really helps put them in new perspective. Thanks

[@luckyguy49]

One of the best Bjj channels, very detailed explanations, not long videos

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@benpedersen360]

Great fish hook analogy, barb deep vs shallow. I think I'll always remember that when I'm rolling. Thanks! Great Channel

[@ll2nycell]

Thank you so much for your channel. I'm going to try and get lessons in person when I have the time to do it.

[@whitfieldfowler]

Great video!! Thank you for sharing the thoughtful approach! If you decide to make part two on this principle, I would vote to see escapes from the triangle, rear naked choke, omoplata, and americana. I feel like each of those has a similar balance point or barb, and as a set, those 4 would basically round out most of the ways I find myself in trouble as a beginner!

[@anacarolinadasilvalimasantfer]

Amazing class, teachers! Thank's very much! Ana, from Brazil!

[@1smg346]

Best jiu jitsu coach in the world hopefully one day i will train with you 🔥🔥🔥

[@MartyMoose1611]

Thanks for the lesson: y'all made it easy to understand and retain.

[@birdlaw1019]

These videos are gold, keep up the good work!

[@David_Tigre]

excellent video. very well explained. helped me a lot. thank you! ✊😁💥💥

[@farkinarkin5099]

Great analogy. Even better explanation. I'm gonna have to watch this a couple of times.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I really appreciate it.

[@chanbru]

Thank you again, Prof. Knight, for sharing your techniques with the world. You video shows techniques seldom taught during regular training sessions. Usually they would be taught mostly as tips from higher belts after training. Once Gordon Ryan said he had not good BJJ before training with J. Danaher because of poor escapes. He said the fear of failing an attack and poor escape skills gave him little confidence. He said Danaher improved his escape skills and therefore had no fear of counter attacks. And you addressed my escape issues right off the bat. I am very appreciative of your BJJ contributions to the community. I wish more professors would be thoughtful of the beginners as you are. Again, thank you. God bless!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment. I really appreciate it more than I can say.

[@infimov-9746]

great tutorial. keep it simple. thanks

[@thomasheaden3376]

I love that I find videos from random times you’ve made them and I see all the different hairstyles you’ve rocked 🤘🏽😝🤘🏽

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Hahaha, there’s been quite a few

[@Ensource]

"fish hook" a great tool to add into my bjj journey. thank you!!!!

[@PerryMatt]

Love this channel! Started BJJ 3 weeks ago and I need directions !👍

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Best of luck with your training!

[@hectorrodriguez6990]

Great video Proffesor!

[@ABDR._.]

Thank you very much and good luck 💖

[@westfinger8630]

SO many things to try when my ribs heal up, Thanks!

[@geekdiggy]

my homie used the word sinew in a jiu jitsu video and that is so on brand for 2021.👍

[@chrisemm6047]

You are the man coach!

[@tylertowler7801]

I like that Kimura escape, using your thigh to leverage your arm back in.

[@jitulhazarika3258]

Nice video sir. Thanks to share video 🙏

[@ruechel]

what a great video. Thanks professor.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@sebastianhutchins3701]

Best instructor 100%. 🤟🤙

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate that, Sebastian! Thank you and I’m glad we get to train together.

[@AlexanderGent]

Love it! Seems very Aiki in concept. Principles are so valuable but often underutilised. Seem so obvious once they are pointed out! Would be nice to see some more principles as many other channels focus mostly on technique.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you for this comment. I love to discuss the principles but worry it won’t be exciting enough for people.

[@AlexanderGent]

@@KnightJiuJitsu I don't think it should put you off, you could always try make a few? I found this one engaging enough. To be honest I think it's what helps to define an art to a deeper level. There is an infinite amount of possibilities with techniques when considering variations but it's the thought process that underpins everything and links it all together. Otherwise people are just accumulating a rather than consolidating. Obviously technique is important but principles are what enable creativity.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Extremely well said and I greatly appreciate the feedback, my friend. Thank you again!

[@ps5622]

That hook analogy is on point!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

🙏🙏🙏

[@danielfernandes9845]

Hard to find such a good video that can really use! Just get another subscribed! Tnks from Brasil!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you so much!

[@lancedavis5500]

Anybody watching this this is a wonderful analogy as it pertains to jiu jitsu but medically speaking please nobody push anything all the way through you so that you can clip it off on the other side who knows what vessels or organs or whatever you might destroy on the way through wrap it in place and go to the hospital! Thank you Eli for all of your great content I love your channel but I had to say something.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I was just referring to the way you remove a fishhook - having to push it through. Which that’s not going to hit any organs or anything viral typically if it’s just a fishhook. But I get it and appreciate it.

[@chgtffk1]

Thanks Eli. Really helpful framework for thinking about mistakes. Your explanations are very easy to follow. Keep that great content coming, (but find a new barber shop)

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thanks. And yeah, the haircut is a long story 🤣

[@schibleh531]

Man, thanks for cutting through the BS and breaking it down to this basic concept. One of the things I hate the most about other online trainers is how they keep repeating phrases like "Most people teach this wrong" or "this is fine for white belt". Like, why isn't there a consensus on what to teach beginners (and if it's correct or not)? And why are people teaching techniques and escapes that only work on other beginners and people who have no idea how to fight to begin with?

[@mlynn9862]

Excellent.

[@Jamoni1]

Anya straight trying not to roll her eyes about the fish hook story. :D

[@anyaKJJ]

His stories make me laugh, but I was trying to look “professional”. I failed 🙃

[@Jamoni1]

@@anyaKJJ You did great! "Professional doesn't have to mean "stuffy old jerk".

[@bradwulff983]

@@anyaKJJ whats your only fans

[@tiagovazkez9356]

This is a methodical aproach how all martial arts should be tought

[@88hyperman]

Thanks 😊 great 👍 stuff

[@VladDrac01]

By far, some of the best instructional BJJ videos out there. Even people like me, who seem to be incapable of doing well in Jiujitsu can learn and apply these techniques 🙏🤙

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I really appreciate that

[@VladDrac01]

@@KnightJiuJitsu I appreciate your videos. Osss

[@waseemrajatkd1968]

Thanks a lot sir❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@moistpudding9606]

So cool!

[@jimo559]

Love your stuff. Just 100% is street relevant. Rickson would smile upon you.

[@hyocksungkwon1296]

Awesome!

[@Boxingjoker26]

Din Thomas would always tell me "The best way to get out of a move is to not get put in it."😂🤔😂 I like this fish hook concept though.

[@joaovlogetags1184]

Very nice !!! l' II try next time Oss

[@coachomri5468]

Oss master ellay 🙏🏻❤️

[@Twobarpsi]

I wish I was closer to you. I'd love to join your school.

[@rollsgracie268]

Escapes and the movements around them Good video Not just technique philosophy which creates creativity

[@btd1231ify]

Nice skills

[@Ketchupburger]

Me and a couple friends tried to get into bjj late 2019, but before we could get into it covid hit and the clubs and places we were going to all had to close down. We only just started getting back into it (and we are staying safe only rolling with one partner so as not to spread things) but Im so pumped to try all this cool new stuff with my friend. We only got back into it a couple days ago and each day we're learning new moves to counteract each other's submissions and get into more advantageous positions. Definitely gonna keep binging videos from this channel and others. Also if you have any helpful tips for beginners other than your basic "stick with it" by all means I love new info.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’m glad to hear you’re back training and rolling. I hate that places are still closed down, but grateful that there’s still training. Obviously keep at it, be patient and all that. Drill lots of reps. Focus on positions. Defense first and foremost. Lots of other advice but too much to write. Thanks for watching!

[@angelmontero6624]

Hey Master. I am surprised, never thought that somebody would get free from an arm bar.

[@robertsegrest5071]

Thank you. Always see video on how to do these move but since I newer and get caught in them I've been interested in escapes. Be great if you could add an attack after the escape. Great stuff though. I've watched a bunch of your vids and follow you on IG. Thx man

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I really appreciate the feedback and thank you for watching my stuff! 🙏

[@bloodhyena]

Your stuff is great ,wish you were close by 😃

[@robertdeleon2267]

This is great, I see lots of videos that talk about to get a submission but there aren't that many on how to escape a submission. This is basically a part two of the video you made a year ago on the First 5 Submissions beginners need to know. Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I appreciate you letting me know this. Thank you for watching it and others.

[@jerrymayo2586]

fish hook analogy was genius

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you

[@RAPSTAR7LLC]

That was a great video, can you ship your DVD on your website to a PO Box Address?

[@andrewboutilier1990]

That SSG gear though 👌

[@MiniNinjasJiuJitsu]

Love your fish hook analogy. Helps with deeper understanding of concepts. Is that straight footlock position the outside ashi or standard ashi? Please confirm, thanks!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

The example used here is just for the straight foot lock or ashi garami. It applies to several other leg entanglements though.

[@MiniNinjasJiuJitsu]

@@KnightJiuJitsu Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. Appreciate all of the videos you have posted so far, especially the one with all the kimura variations!

[@ericosorio2905]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge ; but , the audio on the videos seem to be a bit low . Thank you .

[@sergiolafayetecerutti3325]

that's nice, but I would like to see the oposite sizes diferences getting escape of the same situations. I belive it can work, but will be harder.

[@jiujudo1307]

Thanks for posting! I worry about the hitchhiker escape, It seems like bait for the omoplata?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

If it’s timing and angles are off it can get you caught in an omoplata or triangle. But it shouldn’t if you do it right

[@jiujudo1307]

@@KnightJiuJitsu I concur 100% on the timing part! The first escape, getting the elbow to the ground is a must! I was taught to get the attacker's back leg between mine. That creates the space for pulling that elbow down and out. Timing! When swept, flipped, thrown, etc, follow and roll with a roll, follow a sweep with a sweep. I'm not being cocky, or, disrespectful, Give this a shot, Have someone from the guard "hip bump" sweep you. Don't fight it, follow it! See where you land? Marcelo Garcia show me the perfect back step pass from half guard. Back step, yet don't allow your butt to touch the mat. Quickly pull your trapped leg out while based on your back stepped foot. Done with speed it will have you mounted on your partner. Sorry if this is not articulated via my words. I'll try to find a video of it? Anyway, to your point, Timing!

[@__lxst]

Hey Eli could you maybe do a video or just tips for people who just forget the moves or escapes or on how to remember them cause I have that problem 😂

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That sounds like a tricky video to make. I’ll give it some thought though!

[@zhenglin364]

Could you tell me one way to escape armbar when opponent both foot plant on the group hard and less gap to do hitchhiker

[@themeatballs4473]

We're just going to ignore that awesome mullet, now!?

[@robertwilliammayers]

I'm curious what the rear naked choke would be with the dish hook analogy...

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That’s a good question, and it applies, just a little differently: the wrist is the tip of the hook, the elbow is the barb. When the arm is wrapped, your chin typically needs to face the wrist and you need to chase the connection to open space. If you turn into the elbow, often (not always) it make it worse.

[@dannytetreault]

Bring her back again!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Definitely

[@dannytetreault]

She is good for business! Great videos...I'm back watching again!

[@FatesHandler]

Curious if you could a video talking about controlling your breathing? One my personal pitfalls if when someone is bearing down on me and their body is physically on my face or something like that. I have an issue with mentally combating "Perceived danger vs real danger" i panic and run out of breath.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That’s definitely an important topic. I will try my best to make a quality video about that. Thanks for the request for sure.

[@FatesHandler]

@@KnightJiuJitsu awesome. Thank you for the awesome content!

[@drwillfranklin1]

Keep using her as your assistant...if ya know what I mean. It helps me pay closer attention to where your hands are going.... knight Life..

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

🤣🤣🤣

[@_Smile_Today]

For a kimura why doesn't regaining wrist control act as a escape?

[@treadsurvival]

I was rolling with a wrestler the other. He kinda man handled me. I had no idea what to when he got a solid side mount..

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’ve got lots of side control escape videos. No guarantees, but they may help some.

[@treadsurvival]

@@KnightJiuJitsu ill probably watch all of them today im not losing side control again

[@overkill_716]

@@treadsurvival yes you will lmao, it's okay though. It actually gets boring if it gets too easy

[@bill8489]

External occipital protuberance is the term you were looking for

[@sethiddings7293]

When they got your ankle in this position you pull out your handgun and tell them to gtfo of you. Works most of the time

[@LH74]

You have to retain a good position (position before submission) if they have a weak position they can’t apply the submission. But if they have position, you have to escape before they sink it in. I

[@wac55]

What would be the best way to get out of a head lock if U try to do a double leg take down.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

This might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamvh2OCfKdnd9U

[@growing367]

2:36 shallow deep 6:10

[@petespahn3747]

How would this apply to a knee bar? (Or would it?)

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Absolutely. Any hinged joint (so the knee in the case of a kneebar) would be the barb of the hook. Pull free if shallow or push through if deep.

[@petespahn3747]

@@KnightJiuJitsu thank you sir

[@hugeitsu271]

With your fancy medical words... jokes aside, I wish I would have watched this before I trained/sparred last night. Can you do one escaping a knee bar?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Absolutely sir. I need to do a few escape ones that I’ve been putting off.

[@hugeitsu271]

@@KnightJiuJitsu funny story... me too! 🥴🥴🥴

[@bluedragondojo]

The only way out of hell is through! 👊🏼

[@FudomyoGP]

Ca me manque ! En France on n'a plus le droit de s'entraîner depuis le mois d'Octobre. :-(

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’m very sorry to hear that. I hope the restrictions stop soon.

[@FudomyoGP]

Last year, it was forbidden during six months, I think it will be the same this year and we have a curfew at 6 pm... I hope we can return to training soon. I become a fat and rusted purple belt ! Ha ha ! :-D

[@Johnny.G.]

my gosh who is she

[@twinsunpredator7998]

first to the escape

[@bushy9780]

he ACTUALLY said "shocka" in that position. This dude has balls of steel to say that with his head between a girl's legs.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Shaka is the “hang loose” symbol common in surfing and BJJ that looks like this 🤙

[@bushy9780]

@@KnightJiuJitsu yeah thats one definition, and no doubt it is the one that you intended. But still, there is the alternate definition, which i'll let you look up, which makes it too risky to say in that situation imo. Not trying to start something, just thought it was kinda funny (i'm immature, i know)

[@corolex]

How about gouging the eyes

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I think that is frowned upon in most competitions. Haha

[@markkevindael7257]

And there's Tony Ferguson being Tony Ferguson

[@josephsimser6721]

What’s the “barb” when you’re defending an Americana when someone has a solid side control preventing you from turning easily?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

The bard usually always will refer to the hinged joint of the limb (with exceptions), so in the case of Americana it would be the elbow still. If it’s too deep to pull free and there isn’t space to push through, then tap or snap. Any submission fully locked should be inescapable. This is just a principle for escaping when possible, early or late.

[@SadaParkour]

5:10 why would you want to pull out tho ? ^^

[@1N2345]

Is Anya an MD or something?? So easily knows "Occipital" bone

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

She’s a PA. So even when I’m pretty sure I know something about anatomy or physiology, I still double check with her about it before saying it.

[@BeADad2447]

Awesome video! I don't know how uncomfortable I would be rolling with a girl like her? I do know I would NOT tap out!

[@psichosis1069]

Saving you some time. Just tap out

[@kanjosetakiah4946]

4:00-4:16 tried that escape fell Into another leg lock happened so fast I tapped

[@youssafsu2307]

We are the Holy Trinity.

[@cesaralvarado1025]

Thank you for the good instructions but I was paying more attention to the girl.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Me too

[@hichemward4398]

32 years old, 2 months in jj and getting choked by 17 years olds 😭

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

It gets better…sort of 🤣

[@hichemward4398]

@@KnightJiuJitsu hope so