Become Fighter
Chaining escapes: Wrestling guide
Link sit-out, switch and Granby so one answer leads to the next.
A single escape works once. A rider who knows your move will stop it. A wrestler who chains escapes always has another answer.
The pattern is: stand up, and if they stop it, sit out. If they stop the sit-out, switch. If they stop the switch, roll.
Each answer should draw a reaction from the rider. You use that reaction for the next move.
Key points
- Decide which escape the rider takes away and move to the next one.
- Never stay still. Pressure turns into a stuck position.
- Watch their weight. If it is forward, switch. If it is back, stand.
- Move fast between attempts, with no pause.
- Finish every chain in your stance or on top.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Repeating a failed move. Change the escape if it is stuffed.
- Pausing between moves. Keep moving so they cannot reset.
- Ignoring the rider's weight. Their weight tells you which escape works.
The rest is in the app
The step-by-step breakdown, the timed drill with the coach calling the shots and the quiz are part of Become Fighter Pro, where this lesson sits in the Bottom escapes and reversals module of Wrestling foundations.
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More from Bottom escapes and reversals
- Base, hand control and stand-up: Wrestling guide
- The switch: Wrestling guide
- Granby roll: Wrestling guide
Combat sports training is hard on the body. Warm up, stay within your limits and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition. Practise in a clear space and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Learn partner work only under a qualified coach.