2 Part Technique - The best Omoplata escape is to posture and free your arm first. However, maybe the opponent has advanced further into the Omoplata, so it is not always the case. Even though rolling is a great escape from the submiss...

2 Part Technique - Pressure forward and stack the opponent to stall his initial rubber guard attack. Stacking puts you in a strong position to posture and stand. Remember to keep your thumb pointing down while pulling your arm free. If...

2 Part Technique - If an opponent manages to avoid your crossface and half mount when he inverts with a lasso hook from Spider Guard, immediately yank your arm out of danger. But, if your arm is stuck, drop your knee on top of his legs...

3 Part Technique - Sometimes your opponent is too strong to simply yank yourself free from his 2on1 Control, and pulling backward just isn't enough room to break his grip. This is an ideal time to whip out of his control by snapping a ...

2 Part Technique - Posturing with a strong foundation is key in escaping an Omoplata. Control the opponent's top foot before he uses it to weave further, interlocking the submission.

3 Part Lesson - Connect your hands and posture against the opponent's Rubber Guard to void his Omoplata. Prevent his foot from lacing into your support leg and rotate your thumb down throughout the escape. After shaking the opponent of...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes the Omoplata and describes why offense is better than defense: [I] Before your opponent has a chance to sit up over top and grasp your back for the finish, try to hide your arm on his far hip and cartwhe...

4 Part Lesson -- If your opponent swivels their legs in front of your face for a Gogoplata, Omoplata, or Biceps Slicer, quickly posture up and pull your arm out without extending your elbow. Keep your elbow bent as you pull it out so t...

5 Part Lesson -- Marcelo systematically defends attacks from the Omoplata: If your opponent attacks you with an Omoplata, grab onto their free foot to prevent them from hooking elsewhere and making the submission attempt worse. Stand u...

2 Part Lesson - As you feel the opponent frame and swing his leg over to Omoplata, retreat by pulling out with your thumb down. If you've lost the battle, grab the other side and swim under his triangled legs to free yourself.

3 Part Lesson - Premeditate the opponent's leg attacks against your lead leg as you escape his Omoplata. If you become stuck, hold his top foot and step on the opponent's arm to yank your arm freely.