Turn back control into guard or ashi with clear side-by-side escape maps.
The Bottom Line
You get a clean taxonomy: overhook side, underhook side and body triangle. Core skills like elbow cut and 2-on-1 pass-off are drilled into reactions. The result is calmer, safer escapes against tight back riders.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: anyone getting backpacked
Skip if: you hate drilling escapes
Tech focus: Back Escapes, Body Triangle Escapes, Elbow Cut, 2 On 1 Pass Off
Biggest takeaway: Escape map by side matters.
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What You'll Learn
A structured approach to escaping overhook and underhook sides, plus body-triangle solutions. You learn elbow cuts, 2-on-1 pass-offs and bottom-hook clears, then exit to guard or ashi.
The executive summary condenses the sequences for quick review on drilling days.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Back Escapes
- Body Triangle Escapes
- Elbow Cut
- 2 On 1 Pass Off
- Ashi Garami Entries
- Standing Escapes
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 6 hours and 8 minutes
- Volumes: 7
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like how separating overhook and underhook sides reduces guesswork under strangle threats.
Why Brian Glick?
Glick’s escape pedagogy uses a few core actions across many positions. The back escapes series mirrors his pin escapes approach and adds specific body-triangle solves. It is practical for hobbyists who face strong backpack players.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- People recommend Glick for escape content alongside Nick Ortiz.
- Back escape live training videos resonate with learners.
- Helpful turtle and crucifix entries explanations support the system.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some prefer Gordon or Danaher for deeper escape theory.
- A few want more live sparring examples per chapter.
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Smart Alternatives
- The Pillars of Defense: Back Escapes by Gordon Ryan – If you want the competition meta take on back escapes. (Price: $349.00)
- Go Further Faster: Back Escapes by John Danaher – For exhaustive principles and structured pedagogy. (Price: $197.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Only Way Out: Dynamic Back Escapes by Brian Glick on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
