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Escape · Other escapes · Intermediate
North-south escape
An escape (other escapes) you hit from North-south (bottom), landing you in Seated open guard. Intermediate level.
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How to do it
Works from
Puts you in
- Protect your neck with your hand
- Frame on their hips with your forearms
- Bridge and turn toward their legs
- Recover guard
How it connects
- Starts from
- North-south (bottom)
Get it right
Key details
- Neck first
- Turn toward their legs, not their head
Common mistake
Turning toward their head.
If they defend it
They return to side control: frame immediately.
Safety and research
Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes
Practice
Quick checkNorth-south escape quick check4 questions
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Each instructor teaches the same move a little differently. Watch two versions and keep the details that fit your game.
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