In this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Video, James "300" Foster, demonstrates an unorthodox method of escaping the Deep Half Guard. There are a couple key points to keep in mind. Prevent your opponent from being

The Battle Space is 360 degrees. James "300" Foster demonstrates a method which avoids linear thinking in your approach to escapes. Watch closely as Black Belt James Foster executes this move in 2 phases

In this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Video, BJJ Black Belt James Foster shows how to utilize pressure from the top to create space for an arm, keeping your opponent framed and widening your other elbow will enable

Another amazing video from the Black Belt Chain Reaction series. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt James Foster delivers a killer variation and demonstrates how linear thinking can compromise your game.

This is a nice addition to the standard mount escape in grappling (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). James Foster shows the tie up variation that uses your leg as a trapping tool in this reversal.

The window of opportunity to defend against the mounted Americana is short. Here is a last ditch option when your opponent is going for the lock. This is a very common attack in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

This is the most common escape from the omoplata and usually occurs just after your opponent places his legs over your arm and shoulder. The roll over can in fact reverse the Omoplata if you are not

Here is one variation when you are pushed against a wall in a self defense situation. This is a knee reap/sweep.

The armbar counter to a kimura attempt when your opponent tries to execute a kimura off his back when you are on top.

This video is a knee bar from and armbar counter...But remember when you block (using the telephone) you pull your arm through very hard.