Adult Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Bottom Side Mount Escapes & Elbow Frames

Adult Jiu Jitsu at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, Florida gives adults a place to work on the positions they usually avoid. In this gi class, students spend the hour on their weak spots—especially the bottom of side mount—building elbow frames, connecting to their partner, and escaping without wasting energy.

For busy adults, professionals, and parents looking for a challenge that works the body and the mind, this is a real look at how we train. Instead of only drilling what already feels good, the class asks students to name what they're bad at and start fixing it.

Inside this class

The coach opens by flipping the usual plan: after weeks of imposing strong positions, the group lists the places they get stuck—bottom of side mount, turtle, mount, and having the back taken. The common fix starts with elbow placement. Elbows tucked toward the ribs, wrists connecting through the fingers, and getting to the side with the feet instead of pushing with the arms.

Students drill connecting without muscling, clearing a hand off the head, and walking the head up with the feet. Positional rounds follow, with the coach correcting lost feet, flat backs, and rushed escapes. A key idea lands mid-class: when your partner is only holding position, keep your hands safe and wait. When they open up to attack—going for a mount, an arm, or a collar grip—that's your window to finish the escape. Near the end, the gi options on top are clear too: a collar grip and a belt grip that keep you connected while you wait for the opening.

Video timestamps

0:00:37 Working on the positions you're bad at
0:02:11 Naming weak spots: bottom of side mount and turtle
0:04:00 Elbow placement under side mount
0:06:00 Connect, then get to your side with your feet
0:08:07 Getting the hand off your head
0:10:07 Use your legs and fill the gaps
0:12:06 Pushing the elbow across to free your head
0:16:02 Coming up with the hips, not the arms
0:20:02 Building frames and walking the head up
0:24:08 Live rounds: hand off the head and timing the escape
0:28:05 Fill space with elbows, then recover guard or come up
0:36:26 No need to hurry when they're only holding
0:38:37 Wait for them to open up, then escape
1:00:02 Collar grip and belt connection on top

Key technical concepts

Elbows before everything. Under side mount, elbows tucked toward the ribs keep weight off you without handing your partner an easy attack. Elbows over your head is the worst case.

Connect, then move. Attach with the wrists and fingers so you aren't pushing with pure strength. Once you're connected, use your feet to get to your side.

Wait for the attack. If your partner is only holding, keep your hands safe and stay calm. When they open up to mount, submit, or adjust, that's when you finish the escape.

Why this work matters

Most people train their strengths. Spending time on the positions you hate builds a more complete game and a calmer mind when things go wrong. Adults leave with a clear checklist—elbows, connection, feet, wait—instead of a pile of random moves.

The class also shows how we look after each other. The more experienced partner sets the pace and keeps everyone safe, so people at every level can train hard and keep coming back.

New to Jiu Jitsu?

You don't need any wrestling or Jiu Jitsu background to start. Beginners learn the basics first, drill at a controlled pace, and build up to live training with coaching along the way. Questions are always welcome.

Train with us

Coastal Jiu Jitsu is located in Miramar Beach, Florida, serving adults from Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Freeport, Inlet Beach, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. Drop-ins are welcome in any class, whether you live here or are visiting the area.

Your first class is free. Looking for a challenge, a skill to work on, and good people to train with? Contact us with your questions or book your free first class.

Website: https://www.coastaljiujitsu.us
Phone: 850-866-2861
Address: 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Unit 403, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Book a class: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/uuwnvg15zeylf9/location/LB8NT9SDM4ESA/services

What's the position you avoid most, and what would you want to fix first?