Stand-Up

  • Wrestling
  • Escapes & Reversals
  • fundamental
  • Referee’s position (bottom)
  • 3 steps

Build to your feet with hand control, clear the hips and turn in to escape to neutral. Also known as the Standup escape. Here is the exact breakdown from the DARCE app: 3 steps, the details that make it work, and the mistakes to avoid.

Step by step

  1. 01

    Referee’s position, bottom

    On all fours with the opponent riding your back.

    Stand-Up step 1 of 3: Referee’s position, bottom
  2. 02

    Build a base & stand

    Bring a foot up, control their hands at your waist and stand up explosively while keeping your hips back.

    Stand-Up step 2 of 3: Build a base & stand
  3. 03

    Clear the hips & face

    Peel their hands off, clear your hips and turn in to face them, escaping to neutral.

    Stand-Up step 3 of 3: Clear the hips & face

Key details

  • Control their hands before you stand or they ride you back down.
  • Keep your hips back and chest up as you rise.
  • Turn in toward them the instant your hips are free.

Common mistakes

  • Standing before clearing the hands.
  • Leaning forward and getting tripped back down.
  • Forgetting to turn and face after the escape.

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