If getting out of bottom mount is a struggle for you, the elbow escape can be a great solution. It’s an effective way to get out from underneath a larger or well balanced opponent who can maintain their position despite your best hip-bump efforts.
In this video, black belt and former no-gi and gi world champion Emily Kwok demonstrates an elbow escape with a few key details that can help you get out of trouble. Try it out for yourself and see if Kwok’s explanation can help take your escapes to the next level!
