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OSA Training: Create Space and Escape the Ground. 

Three Escapes that Actually Work

 

Why this matters 

You should by now have some familiarity with the ground but if you end up flat with someone on top, what then?

As always, we ask you trust your instincts. These moves are not designed to replace what you will do but to add to it. These moves aren’t fancy either - they’re about creating space so you can breathe, so you can fight. 

You only need to keep some of his weight off and you can breathe.

And if you can breathe, you can get angry. And if you can get angry, you can fight your way out.

 

 Video 1:

The Worst Position in the World - and How to Escape It

 

Flat on your front, weight pressing onto your back - this is the scariest position of all.

Often the attacker feels completely in control and relaxes, or he doesn’t really know how to hold you down and his weight is in the ‘wrong’ place. Either way, find the route of least resistance (have you read P262 yet?!) - and that’s your moment to make your move, when you find the point of least resistance. 

You can practice this with a partner (light pressure and no injuries!) or imagine this move solo. 

Video 2: The Strongest Position on the Ground - The Human Frame

 

When someone’s weight is crushing you, this position gives you structure and power. 

Your arms form a square frame; your legs drive to support it; and your body pushes him away and controls the space.

Partner drill: On your back (knees up, remember!) Build the frame → hold for 10 seconds while partner presses lightly (or lies on top of the frame) → fight your way out!

Solo drill: do the above, build the frame but imagine someone there. 

While you’re here, revisit the chapter on Frames - you’ll realise that everything you’ve done in this course becomes stronger once you add them.

P249 of your training manual explains these structures in detail so you can apply them anywhere. 

Video 3: Get to Belly - A Move that can Turn the Tide.

 

Remember this key principle:

If you can get to your belly, you can often get to your knees, and if you’re on your knees, you’re only one step from standing.

 

So get to belly, get to knees (can be both knees or just one), get a foot planted on the ground and get up. 

Solo drill (5X): From flat on your back → push against your imaginary opponent → turn to your belly → keep pushing his mass) → move to your knees → you are practically up now, so take the advantage to move away or hit or do whatever it takes to get free from his grips and get to your feet. 

Partner drill: Have someone press down on you while you fight your way out using this technique and every skill you’ve learned so far. 

It’s a scramble and never a neat technique but we’re not in Hollywood; this is reality, so scramble away!

This move works best when the attacker is at your side or near your head (north-south). It’s harder when he’s between your legs or sitting on top until it is combined with other techniques such as the Upa/bridge or Shrimp/Snake (Google them if you want to learn. Tons of tutorials online).

 NOTES ON TODAY'S TRAINING

 

 

Always get away as soon as possible.

These escapes aren’t about winning the ground. They’re about refusing to stay there. You are fighting to get up and escape.

  • Once up, you need to bolt. If he keeps pursuing - rare, but possible in domestic situations - be ready to fight on.
    The game isn’t over until you’re truly safe and well away from the Bad Guy.
  • Tomorrow - we finish this phase with the best medicine against any ground attack: striking them seriously hard!