Basic Headlock Escapes

Basic Headlock Escapes

From Knight Jiu Jitsu

February 26, 2026

Some basics: Fundamental headlock escapes. These couple of headlock escapes have a huge ROI, with applications against strong but unskilled headlockers, all the way to more technical or deliberate kesa gatame. And no, it’s not that simple versus a high level wrestler or judoka, but the principles and technical concepts stay consistent. Full video on the Knight Jiu-Jitsu YouTube channel.

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