Front bear hug escape (under arms)
No-Gi Takedown Fundamentals | Andre Galvao • 4m 44s
Front Body Lock Escape (Under Arms): This simple front bear hug escape is simple and effective. For this self-defense escape to be effective you need to prevent your opponent from arching your back towards a potential throw by framing against his chin and pushing him away from his body lock grip to break free from his control. Focus not only on creating separation but also regaining your base for a potential follow up technique.
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