Escapes

Crucifix Escapes

Preventing the roll, freeing the trapped arm and turning back into the opponent from the crucifix.

Also called escaping the crucifix, crucifix escape.

Where it shows up

4 resources

Gi & no-gi Beginner

Stephan Kesting on escaping the crucifix: freeing the trapped arm before they roll you over, and what to do if they already have.

Gi Intermediate

Andre Galvao's long look at escaping the crucifix, including late-stage defence once you are already rolled over.

Gi & no-gi Intermediate

A strong crucifix escape that focuses on getting the trapped arm back before the choke is set.

Gi & no-gi Beginner

A white-belt-friendly crucifix escape: protect the neck, untrap the arm, turn back into them.