Question on Marcelo Garcia's situp escape

Sir Taps - Thanks Joe, I had a feeling it was my lousy timing more than anything else! Do you find that you have a higher success rate if the opp is closer to your hips then up by your head when starting the escape?

James

 

Absolutely. As soon as they get past my knees I'm already sitting up establishing the collar tie. Once they establish crossface or get a hold of my head, I work the elbow push escape (as seen in the video above.). Both techniques work great together.

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Awesome thread is awesome.

These are exactly the type of early escapes i've been looking for to help stop me from getting flattened right out onto my back and crushed. Thanks!