Renzo Gracie is viewed as one of the greatest BJJ artists ever, and an inspiration to many. He does us the honor of passing on his skills and wisdom.

Escape from headlock

1. Ali is on top of Renzo and has him in a headlock (also known as scarfhold). 

2. Renzo reaches with his left hand and grabs onto Ali’s ribs. Renzo also inserts his right hand and places it on Ali’s left bicep. 

3. Renzo kicks his left leg up high taking it around Ali’s body.

4. Renzo then hooks his leg inside Ali’s top leg. 

5. Renzo uses his arms to push himself out from underneath Ali while pulling with his left leg. Renzo scoots his hips out from underneath Ali’s weight, moving towards his back. 

6. Keeping his grips, Renzo starts to lift his hips up. 

7. By bringing his hips on top of Ali, Renzo starts to flatten him out. 

8. Renzo slips his head out of Ali’s grip. Renzo now has Ali’s back and is in a good position to strike or attack with a submission. 

9. Renzo begins to sink in the rear naked choke.