Knee on belly escape
An escape from under knee on belly that frames on the knee and shrimps to recover guard.
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Escaping knee on belly starts by managing the pressure with a frame on the knee, then using a shrimp to unweight it and slide a knee back in. Timing the frame and the hip movement matters, since the pin is mobile and rewards patience over a rushed push.
Key steps
- From under knee on belly, frame both hands against the knee on your torso.
- Turn to your side toward the posted foot to relieve the pressure.
- Shrimp your hips away to make space under the knee.
- Slide your near knee into the space between you and the partner.
- Recover half guard or open guard and rebuild your frames.
Study cues
- Frame on the knee before trying to move
- Turn toward the posted foot to unweight the knee
- Shrimp and insert a knee in one connected motion
Common errors
- Pushing with straight arms and open elbows
- Bridging into the knee instead of framing and shrimping
- Turning flat to the belly and exposing the back