GKY

Yes that's the one. Sometimes they go for the crusafix too, but I'm OK at escaping from there.

Also thanks a lot to everyone who responded. Really appreciate it.

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BlacklistShaun

Escaping from the position you are talking about all the escapes I mentioned and the ones IronMan mentioned should work. Just remember you need space to escape...it's all about space. You don't get space a good Judo guy will keep your shoulders pinned.

IronMan

No. The move I'm talking about consists of throwing up a leg (while still pinned), slipping the hips out and rolling the opponent into side control.

It's definitely not anything you'd see in jiu-jitsu, but it works the way judo guys pin.

That sounds interesting. I'm not convinced I have the muscle mass to pull that off, but maybe I'll give it a try.

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Freelancer

I know a few ways of escaping yoko shiho gatame. But only one is easy to pull off. When he grabs you, you should push his head with your free hand underneath the leg where his arm is and you have a triangle.

The other way is very difficult if your opponent is even a bit heavier than you. Say the he has your right side. Grab his belt with your left hand and pull just a bit so you can create the space to place your elbow on his stomach. Now bridge, pull with your left, push with your right and flip him over you so he lands on his back.

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