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EscapeFundamentalGiNo-Gi

Headlock escape

Also called Ground headlock escape

Escape a headlock on the ground by framing under their jaw, making space with a hip escape, and swinging your leg over their head.

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Key steps

  1. Turn onto your side toward them to take the pressure off your neck.
  2. Place your free forearm across their neck to make a frame.
  3. Hip escape away to create space.
  4. Bring your far leg up and around their head, then pull with it to peel them off you.
  5. Sit up and come to the top.

Key details

  • Protect your neck first; turning toward them loosens the hold.
  • The frame holds the space; the hip escape makes it.