A lot of people argue it’s one or the other, I think that’s the wrong argument. They both can coexist. The sport application of jiu-jitsu was meant to develop the street capabilities.

When you should train and when you shouldn’t.

These few details have helped me tremendously over the years when using the elbow escape against a larger person.

My wife was training with one of her friends and was attempting to elbow escape from the mount. Her friend responded by going to modified mount ( sliding the back knee behind the head and bringing the knee off the floor and foot to the hip) to shut down the elbow escape. We covered this defense in our lesson and wanted to share it.

If you are starting jiu-jitsu but not sure what to expect on your 1st day, this video can help. All the basic positions and movements are covered here.

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In our last video we showed a basic hook sweep. Here’s a good way to shut it down once you start to leave the ground.
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Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column (MT055XPRO3)
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The Smartphone Gimbal I use. DJI Osmo 2 https://amzn.to/2SPJvYq

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This is a simple and basic hook sweep but I hit it all the time. If you follow through with the bottom foot and keep following it you’ll have a lot of success.

Here is a simple triangle choke setup when your opponent is inside your guard with a knee in the middle. The follow up sweep when they try to stop it is very simple.
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Canon 80D https://amzn.to/2MBDHSV

Zoom H6 https://amzn.to/30yiew3

Rode Videomic Pro https://amzn.to/2SaNgY8

Manfrotto 502 Video Head MVH502AH https://amzn.to/2k2QTm7

Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column (MT055XPRO3)
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The Smartphone Gimbal I use. DJI Osmo 2 https://amzn.to/2SPJvYq

The mic I use for Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2LMss8P

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In our last video we talked about some attacks from Kesa-Gatame. Here we discuss how to defend and ultimately escape.
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Zoom H6 https://amzn.to/30yiew3

Rode Videomic Pro https://amzn.to/2SaNgY8

Manfrotto 502 Video Head MVH502AH https://amzn.to/2k2QTm7

Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column (MT055XPRO3)
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The Smartphone Gimbal I use. DJI Osmo 2 https://amzn.to/2SPJvYq

The mic I use for Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2LMss8P

The flashlight I carry – Streamlight Pro-Tac 2L-X 500 lumen https://amzn.to/2jYM1P2

In this video we talk about the kesa-gatame. This is a very good control position and has a lot of possibilities for submissions.
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Canon 80D https://amzn.to/2MBDHSV

Zoom H6 https://amzn.to/30yiew3

Rode Videomic Pro https://amzn.to/2SaNgY8

Manfrotto 502 Video Head MVH502AH https://amzn.to/2k2QTm7

Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column (MT055XPRO3)
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The Smartphone Gimbal I use. DJI Osmo 2 https://amzn.to/2SPJvYq

The mic I use for Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2LMss8P

The flashlight I carry – Streamlight Pro-Tac 2L-X 500 lumen https://amzn.to/2jYM1P2

While on a short vacation I was able to sneak away and see my friend Lane Andrews. Lane is the owner and head instructor at RMNU South Tampa https://southtampajiujitsu.com/ He shares one of my favorite series he does from the guard.

The equipment I use

The Smartphone Gimbal I use. DJI Osmo 2 https://amzn.to/2SPJvYq

The mic I use for Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2LMss8P

Canon 80D https://amzn.to/2MBDHSV

Zoom H6 https://amzn.to/30yiew3

Rode Videomic Pro https://amzn.to/2SaNgY8

Manfrotto 502 Video Head MVH502AH https://amzn.to/2k2QTm7

Manfrotto 055 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod with Horizontal Column (MT055XPRO3)
https://amzn.to/2lqx2xD

The flashlight I carry – Streamlight Pro-Tac 2L-X 500 lumen https://amzn.to/2jYM1P2

This basic self defense variation of armlock will improve your armlocks against skilled opponents if you drill it and set it up properly.

Recently we held a Breathing for Jiu-Jitsu and Ice Bath Experience seminar at our academy with Marty Josey and Aaron Sundstrom from the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Rocks Podcast. We discuss our thoughts about the seminar.

Check them out here. https://www.breathingforbjj.com/
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Canon 80D https://amzn.to/2MBDHSV

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Zoom H6 https://amzn.to/30yiew3

Rode Videomic Pro https://amzn.to/2SaNgY8

Most people at blue belt and above rely heavily on the elbow escape to escape the mount position. The majority only bump so they can make space, get to their side and perform the elbow escape. I used to suck at the bridge until I took my first seminar with Rickson Gracie. Some other details I picked up from Ryron Gracie on how to set it up properly and now it is my go to escape from the mount. The trap and roll puts you on top of the fight.Be on top if you can. Use the hip escape (shrimp crawl/elbow escape) to set up your trap and roll.