50/50 Guard Escape (Advanced)

Professor Lucas Lepri shows how to escape when an opponent applies a 50/50 guard. As soon as the opponent establishes the 50/50 guard, Lucas puts his weight on the opponent’s shin using both hands. As he puts his weight on the opponent, if the opponent’s outside foot comes in front of Lucas’ body, he pushes the opponent’s ankle to unlock the guard and escape. If Lucas is unable to unlock the guard by pushing the opponent’s ankle, Lucas continues to apply pressure on the lower leg until his knee comes out of the guard. Once his knee is free, Lucas can shift his weight back and pull his foot out to escape.