This is my go to escape from Kesa Gatame when my opponent is controlling by the hip and not around the head. This move is so powerful that it's insane and I didnt learn it until I was a brown belt.
Make sure that when you do this move you make space by moving your hips and NOT by pushing with your arm. The arm takes up the space you make with your hips and "chalks" that distance so your opponent cant turn back into you.
Once you have mastered the movement by moving your hips it will be easy to feel how the arm and the hips work together and this move will become a staple escape for you too.
Also make sure to grab the near lapel in the thumbs down position. Your pinky knuckle should be barely touching the neck. Reference the video to see what I'm talking about.
This is one of those moves that is simple and effective. You should not need a lot of practice time with this technique to find success.
Are you in danger of waki gatame?
Jamil1982 6 months ago
@Jamil1982 I had to google Wake Gatame because I'm not as familiar with my Judo terminology as I should be. After seeing what it is I'm happy to say "no, I dont think you'll run into Wake Gatame". If you grab the far lapel, or post on the shoulder that may be a problem but with your hand on the near lapel I don think the distancing will be right to get caught. I've done this move a lot and I've never had a problem with being submitted.
GGBJJ 6 months ago
is there a way to mod it for no gi
rturo22 7 months ago
@rturo22 You can place the thumb of your hand into their armpit and use the palm of your hand to cup the shoulder. If you really dont like the person or you are in competition you can take that same thumbs down position and place your palm on their chin. You will have your hand slip off a lot until you get the feel for it but it works well after you've repped it out.
GGBJJ 6 months ago