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Saddle (inside sankaku) escape

Also called Saddle escape · Honey hole escape · 411 escape

EscapeAdvancedNo-gi onlyNot for kids
Where this leadsOpen guard, topYou end up here. See what's next.
What this stopsSaddle / inside sankaku controlLeg entanglements, attacking · 3 videos

Key details

  1. Hide the heelToes pointed, heel turned away.
  2. Sit up and hand fightStop them grabbing your foot.
  3. Push their top leg offPush their foot off your hip to break the triangle.
  4. Free your kneeTurn your knee out and pull it free.

Practise with a partner under a qualified coach, and tap early. Terms and safety