# How do I escape mount?

The two primary mount escapes are the trap and roll (upa) and the elbow-knee escape. Trap and roll bridges explosively while trapping their arm and leg on one side. Elbow-knee shrimps to get your knee inside and recover guard. Both require timing and hip movement.

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