If you’ve been training Jiu Jitsu for any amount of time, you’ve probably had someone frame on your hips while you were in mount and then *wiggle* their way out.

Framing on the hips is one of the most common ways people try to escape mount. But here’s the good news:

👉 If you’re paying attention, that frame can be a gift.

What Their Hip Frame Tells You

When someone starts to push on your hips or thighs from bottom mount, they’re telling you a few key things:

– They’re about to try an escape.
– They’re often opening up space inside their elbows.

This is your moment to act—not just to stop their escape, but to advance your position and go on the attack.

How to Punish the Hip Frame (Video Breakdown)

In this video, you will learn one way to punish people whenever they put their fists on your hips. And it will allow you to:

✅ Crush their escape in its infancy
✅ Isolate an arm in the transition
✅ Keep them immobile as you apply pressure

👇 Watch the full breakdown here:

Stop Letting Them Wiggle Free

Maintaining mount isn’t just about squeezing tight—it’s about understanding what the person on bottom wants to do, and staying one step ahead.

At 2nd Gear Jiu Jitsu, we train you to feel these cues, react in real time, and finish with confidence.

If you’re local to Laurel, MD, come get some real rounds in. You’ll learn how to make your mount a nightmare to escape from.