Bridge And Turn Against Crossed Feet - Back Escape Basics

Bridge and turn escape against crossed feet from back control:

1. Start on the choking side, defending the choke with hips up and good hip positioning.
2. Break the grip and secure a two-on-one control.
3. If the opponent crosses their feet, identify the crossing pattern:
   • If the top leg is locked underneath the other foot, straighten your leg, push, and proceed with the escape as usual.
   • If the bottom leg creates a wall, making it impossible to break the grip, accept that their legs will remain wrapped around your body.
4. To avoid ending up in mount or having the opponent retake the back, aim to force top closed guard.
5. Set your legs for the escape:
   • Flatten the leg closest to the opponent to the floor.
   • Swing the farthest leg from right to left, stomping the foot to the floor and straightening the other leg.
6. Come up into a sprawl position, placing the right knee to the mat and leaning the head towards the right knee.
7. Bring the left knee up and posture immediately to avoid closed guard attacks and prepare for passing.