Upper Body Joint Lock Escapes 🚀

In many shoulder locks, rotating your entire torso toward the pressure can neutralize the twist and allow you to reset your posture.

In a kimura or Americana, clasp your hands together or grab your own collar. This creates a closed circuit that is much harder for an opponent to break than a single isolated limb. 2. Clear the Fulcrum Upper Body Joint Lock Escapes

Use your hips to create an explosive upward movement, forcing your opponent to use their hands for balance rather than the submission. In many shoulder locks, rotating your entire torso

Every joint lock requires a fulcrum (the point of leverage, like the opponent's hips or forearm). In many shoulder locks

For armbars, rotate your thumb toward your opponent's feet to change the angle of the elbow.