Even though BJJ is primarily a ground fighting art, in many street self-defense situations, taking a fight to the ground may not be wise.
The ground may be littered with broken glass and other hazards, and the threat of other combatants joining the altercation are two examples of why going to the ground is inadvisable.
That is why this headlock escape from standing is the primary escape BJJ students should learn.
BJJ Black belt Chris Bumgarner teaches this must know escape with some valuable details.
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