A structured way to get out from under KOB and side control without muscling.
The Bottom Line
You will learn postures, frames, and precise escape routes. You will practice reversals like shin-in-biceps and knee thread. You will not get much finishing from top.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Stuck bottom players
Skip if: You want attacks
Tech focus: Reverse Shrimp, Shin In Biceps Reversal, Guard Recovery
Biggest takeaway: Frames beat pressure
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What You'll Learn
A thorough escape blueprint for when you are stuck under side control or knee on belly. It covers posture, frames, reverse shrimps, shin-in-biceps reversals, guard recovery, and countering windshield wiper and reverse KOB transitions.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Reverse Shrimp
- Shin In Biceps Reversal
- Belt Skirt Reversal
- Bridge To Single
- Knee Thread Escape
- Guard Recovery
- Counter Windshield Wiper
- Turn Away Series
- Rollover Escapes
- Frames And Posture
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 4 hours
- Volumes: 6
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I rated this above other escapes for its coverage of modern KOB transitions and reversals.
Why Ante Dzolic?
Ante Dzolic is a veteran black belt coach from Ohio known for structured, principle-focused bottom escapes and reversals.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Threads emphasize frames, posture, and wedges as key to surviving KOB.
- Users discuss shin-in-biceps and technical get-ups as reliable counters.
- Posters like structured escape flows to stop KOB cycling for points.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some feel KOB is harder to stabilize no-gi which changes escape timing.
- A few prefer simpler two-move escapes rather than encyclopedic options.
- Debate exists about knee-on-neck ethics even during escapes.
Smart Alternatives
- First Principles Escapes: Mount and Knee Ride – Shorter, principle-first framework. (Price: $97.00, 4 vols)
- Pin Escapes & Turtle Escapes (Danaher) – Comprehensive modern escape theory. (Price: $197.00)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Escaping From Side Control and Knee on Belly on BJJ Fanatics
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
