Tutorial
Hip escapes and getting back to your feet
In MMA, the best guard is often standing up. Shrimp to make space, then use the cage to get back up.
HMHarpreet Meitei1 min read
Make space
- Frame on the neck and hip, never push with straight arms on the chest.
- Hip escape away, building a knee shield.
Stand up
Post on one hand, keep the other arm framing, and stand up in base. Against the cage, walk your back up the fence while controlling a wrist.
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