In Jiu-Jitsu the best defense is to not get there in the first place, but what happens if you’ve had the misfortune of making a mistake and got caught in a tight submission or a bad position?
The front headlock is a not a place where you would want to hang out in a BJJ match. Your opponent can transition to a Darce, an Anaconda, a guillotine, a peruvian necktie or spin around to take your back.
Coach Tom from the grappling academy shows an easy escape from the front headlock that he playfully calls the ‘Darth Fader’ escape.
In the words of Darth Vader:
“Impressive. Most impressive. You have controlled your fear. Now, release your anger..”
Learn The Techniques That Will Keep You Safe On The Mat – When You Know How To Escape Any Submission You Will Train Looser, Have More Fun and Your Mind Will Be Free To Concentrate On Offense.
Tom DeBlass Has Never Given Up A Point At The ADCC Trials In 6 Years: Learn The Methods That Allow Him To Always Be Safe: He Frustrates Some Of Toughest Submission Hunters In the Game Daily In Training & In His Active Competition Schedule & His Methods Will Work For you.
If you want to learn escapes from everywhere and add a layer of confidence to your bjj game we highly recommend Submission Escapes by Tom DeBlass:
