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EscapeIntermediateGiNo-Gi

North-south escape

Get out from under north-south by bracing against their hips, turning onto your side, and either coming up to your knees or putting your legs back in front of them.

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Key steps

  1. Brace your forearms against their hips so their chest can't sink onto you.
  2. Turn onto your side and hip escape to make space.
  3. Come up onto your knees facing them, or swing your legs back in front to rebuild guard.

Key details

  • Keep your elbows tight; they're hunting for a kimura or a choke.
  • Move before their chest settles over your face.