Mastering The Elbow Escape - Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals

The most powerful and valuable escape from mount position is definitely the elbow escape and it’s variations. In this video, we look at the specific details of how and when best to apply this escape. Additionally, we look at counters to common obstacles the top opponent might use.
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[@michaeltrimble7680]

It doesn’t matter how many times someone teaches me mount escape, I always have something cool to learn! Thank you both for the excellent demonstration and that cool bonus back take!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

My pleasure and I appreciate you watching and the kind words!

[@frdfturrhman2926]

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[@rainmakr315]

Thank you. As a smaller grappler, I have been struggling with larger training partners smothering me on the mats. I just gas out, and then tap. I'm going to implement these.

[@ernestowens5253]

This video had soo many gems. Used it for class last night and it opened alot of troubleshooting conversations.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I love to hear that. Glad it helped sparks those conversations!

[@Armymech91B]

White belt here, just started 2 days ago and have a wrestling back ground but lack the flexibility to sweep the ankle so this I will definitely apply thank you for the video.

[@SAR_Chief]

Excellent instruction. Thank you for your time making this video to teach us. 🙏

[@lauraberner1575]

Very helpful! I struggle horribly with my elbow escapes, so I will definitely keep this in mind! 👍

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ivovicentim]

That’s AMAZING! Thank you for putting this information out there and doing so much for the community! ❤

[@zacharywong483]

Very thorough, methodical explanations here, Eli! Great video!

[@fbnan]

I like you maintain the frame! Thanks for sharing those leg details. BJJ4LIFE

[@MWes72]

You channel was the first I discovered when I first started training 3 years ago, your content is consistently excellent, thank you!!

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and hope I have helped.

[@MWes72]

@@KnightJiuJitsu I got my blue belt last week, you most certainly have helped sir!

[@pk-xm8yk]

One of the best instructions I watched on yt about this technique. Thank you. Excellent channel.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Thank you!

[@abdelhamid6674]

I grabbed some useful details to add to my game thank you !

[@3YangBros]

Great footage and instruction. Love it. Thanks 🥰

[@JoseRodriguez-yp2ss]

This is GOLD!!! Thank you!

[@paulkirtley1747]

Great detail as always

[@7Phoenix1]

Awesome content as always 👍

[@michaelrauls4943]

Great video guys 👌

[@EdTeja]

Nice!

[@ericmedeiros8589]

Amazing video very helpful

[@richkrupansky1339]

Great details

[@desmondwatson774]

The thumbnail man 😂😂😂 but it is good information

[@danbaumgardner1192]

Great content, thanks!

[@Papadarce]

Great stuff !

[@anthonygould6017]

Love it

[@user-ur8vm8ii4z]

Thank you

[@ramiglez]

I have been trying to find a channel where techniques are teached, but with a moving opponent. Pleaseee! Thanks!

[@bradmartin1967]

Very informative! Could you go over a mount escape when the top is punching?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I’ve gotten that question a lot over the years on this and other mount escape videos. I’ve made several other videos addressing that concern, including this one: Escaping Mount Vs Punching Opponent kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3SYaqJmLSmrJI

[@playwithdylan2day104]

Great job 👍

[@Twobarpsi]

Awesome techniques ✊💪🥋!!

[@lorenzohunt9826]

I know it dropped only 20 mins ago but can we get the likes up

[@rebirtheternal5922]

Likes seems to have become a much less done habit ever since youtube hid the dislike count.

[@Philip-dy3ww]

2:46 That analogy is really good 👍🏻 😊 I didn’t get that movement before

[@basitmujadidi6839]

UNBELIEVABLE

[@CDABXXX]

UNBELIEVABLE

[@RichardYu1983]

@@CDABXXX UNBELIEVABLE

[@caduguimaraes]

Unbelievable

[@RichardYu1983]

@@caduguimaraes caps bro

[@Soraakids]

Can you use hands like frame style instead of elbow ? Personnaly i'm very short and I dont feel like my elbow is enough to push a leg

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Using the hand instead of elbow initially presents more opportunity for the underhook for the top person which can lead to arm and choke attacks. It saying never, but usually it’s not a good idea.

[@fitepitsnbonfires]

Interesting!

[@WreckRod]

Is this your preferred way to play this spot? I usually go straight into half guard since the underhook is right there. You’ve forgotten more about BJJ than I know, just curious what the pros/cons are to working towards butterfly versus it *seems* like halfguard is closer?

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

I also prefer half guard. I was mainly concentrating on full guard replacement for this video to keep it basic, but I definitely prefer half guard myself.

[@paultaylor107]

I really struggle with getting my arms into position at the opponents waist in the 1st instance. Is there a technique to this or is it just brute force??

[@alio2269]

He talks about this in the 3rd variation or are you looking for something else?

[@jazmynperzchowski9820]

I think is easier to bridge escape for the sake of using less energy for outlasting opponent

[@wildexperiense]

9:14 come on that's the only reason I clicked on the video...

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

😂😂😂

[@TheMadison625]

Are you selling apparel now Eli? I signed up for a year. Can you make sure everything went through.

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Hey Scott! The only apparel stuff I have are the shirts listed below the video from my teespring account. Where did you sign up at?

[@TheMadison625]

@@KnightJiuJitsu knight jujitsu Annual membership.

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great view. Tanning body 👍. Happy New year 2023

[@jazmynperzchowski9820]

Woulnt the first 10 seconds of your elbow positioning leave you exposed to exequiel choke and a whole bunch of different choke techniques?? Plus leaving that elbow trapped for longer than a second allows someone(not a White belt) to Just jump on your neck for a reverse triangle and a whole other set of techniques im sorry but this is something i woulnt do unless im Rolling with a White belt other than that very good explanation of the move itself. Humble opinión from a purple belt

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

This shouldn’t take anywhere close to 10 seconds. I have to take time to explain things. This is a standard elbow escape used at all levels. I’m not sure what else to say, but it works for white to black belts. Nothing is completely indefensible, but you have to make space and moves to advance position.

[@waycockorl]

Great video! You a great job of explaining the why as much as the how.

[@buda1604]

👍🏻

[@comic_food_guy]

Great advice, but I am sure there is a joke about not wanting to escape….😂

[@djignatin4043]

Very important. Thanks Eli.

[@quiksilvernblack]

hope your doing clinics around me

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Where about are you? I have a few seminars coming up

[@quiksilvernblack]

Saratoga Ny

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

@@quiksilvernblack - I'm a couple hours south of you this weekend running a course in Machester, CT. Hopefully, I will be up that way again soon as well.

[@andrejlaskan9751]

Везёт мужику......

[@LazarusMMA]

You're starting to look more like Brandon every day 😂. For real though good video.

[@ErranaErra]

Op

[@adilbekramadan2038]

🖒👍👌👏

[@TN-gr1xh]

as usual, i came after 30 secs. make shorter videos, guys.

[@preston9135]

her body is very distracting im lookin at her more than paying attention to wat u are saying coach can u get a dude parnter next time

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

That sounds like a you problem if you can’t concentrate on the technique because you can’t handle seeing a pretty girl. Are you 12 years old?….

[@steven012784]

@@KnightJiuJitsu😂

[@preston9135]

@@KnightJiuJitsu lol we did elbow escape in drills today i forgot how to do it again came back to the channel forgot about this comment i thought the same thing again 😆 No im just a simple man who likes woman . I was just saying coach it would have been more realistic if u had a guy. when am i gonna need to elbow escape a lil lady.. never . Im gonna go take a seat i love all ur videos please dont block me. I know im not the only one thinking this im just the only one who said it.

[@dougreviewstheuniverse9082]

Thank you

[@alexanderalexandrov4814]

Great video, thanks !!!

[@ChokeArtist411]

Do you think we’ll ever get that hour long side control escape vid back👀👀

[@KnightJiuJitsu]

Haha, I removed that right before my side control escape instructional came out. Also, there was actually a website that had ripped that video and was selling it for like $35 even when it was free on KZbin. So I took it down publicly.

[@ChokeArtist411]

@@KnightJiuJitsu makes sense. I watched the elbow push part religiously