VIDEO - Transitional Escaping and Bottom Escape Concepts

**jasculs** · Posted On: 5/02/2011 10:52pm

In this video I talk about something that is commonly taught and done when you are caught in side control (leg frame) and I give my particular opinion about it even though it is taught in many gyms. I also talk about the importance of preparation/positional timing when you are getting passed.

You might learn something and possibly unlearn something at the same time.

Thanks for watching,
Jason
http://www.jasonscully.com

***Omega Supreme*** · Posted On: 5/02/2011 11:08pm

May I add that you're vulnerable to certain leg locks when your legs are up like that? Here I thought I was the only one who taught this way. Good base video Jason.

**jasculs** · Posted On: 5/02/2011 11:12pm

Originally Posted by Omega

May I add that you're vulnerable to certain leg locks when your legs are up like that? Here I thought I was the only one who taught this way. Good base video Jason.

Exactly...like the forever dreaded inverted heel hook as an example. Thanks. I still find TONS of people still teach this for some reason.

**datdamnmachine** · Posted On: 5/03/2011 1:30pm

Originally Posted by Omega

May I add that you're vulnerable to certain leg locks when your legs are up like that? Here I thought I was the only one who taught this way. Good base video Jason.

Originally Posted by jasculs

Exactly...like the forever dreaded inverted heel hook as an example. Thanks. I still find TONS of people still teach this for some reason.

This is a problem I've had to look into since making more of an effort to address the possibilities of leg attacks as well as to utilize them. I will try to watch the video this afternoon but currently at that place that allows me to pay for Jiu-Jitsu.

**2groggy** · Posted On: 5/03/2011 9:58pm

Well there's a habit that I have to break.

I can't say that I was taught leg frames - more like everyone learns it by osmosis. Somebody did that when I had them in half guard and it made mounting them difficult, so I'll do that too.

I normally get trapped under side control or KOB by the higher belts, and my defence may be tenacious. But it's time for a new strategy.

Thanks for the epiphany.

**datdamnmachine** · Posted On: 5/03/2011 10:09pm

Just watched. Good stuff. I've found that I have transitioned out of utilizing that particular posture due to my escapes, and ability to escape before they solidify the position, being hampered by it. I use a wide kickstand with the far-side leg and the knee/toes turned into the mat for the near-side leg. Basically, this:

http://www.caneprevost.com/2011/03/3...-sides-bottom/

I've found this to not only help my ability to regain my Guard and keep from getting flat out but I found it to be a good posture for Side Control, Mount, Knee Mount, Side Mount, and North/South. Good to have one solid tool that works in multiple scenarios. Makes it readily available and almost immediately applicable.

Ugh, that heel hook sucks!