Escape the cross choke

Before it’s locked

• Strip the first collar grip before the second one comes
• Keep your elbows tight
• Tuck your chin

The main escape

1. Strip the first deep grip with both hands
2. Keep the second hand from entering your collar
3. Bridge and turn as they lean in
4. Escape the mount to guard

Escape roadmap

The seven stages of this escape. Work from the top: the earlier you act, the less you need the later stages.

1. 1
   Prevent

   • Strip the first collar grip before the second comes
   • Keep your elbows tight
2. 2
   Defensive posture

   • Chin tucked
   • Elbows in, hands at your collar
3. 3
   Hand fight

   • Two hands strip the deep first grip
   • Block the second hand from your collar
4. 4
   Make space

   • Bridge as they lean in
   • Frame on their hips
5. 5
   Clear the structure

   • Bump and roll toward the side of the first grip
   • Or elbow-knee escape if they sit up
6. 6
   Late escape

   • Keep stripping grips while you bridge
   • Tap when both hands are deep and they’re pulling their elbows apart
7. 7
   Back to safety

   • Recover half guard or guard
   • Re-grip your collar so they can’t start again

Escape options

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