If the suspect is Throat Grab (Suspect Mounted), which escape should be used?

• A. Bridge & Roll Escape
• B. The Forward Block Sweep
• C. The Hip Drill Retreat
• D. Breaking the Guard

Answer: (A)

When you’re mounted and someone has a grip around your throat, your first objective is to break that grip and create space to escape. Bridge & Roll Escape uses a hip bridge to lift and shift your weight, off-balancing the attacker so you can roll them off and reverse the position. That action not only loosens the choke-like hold but also puts you into a safer posture where you can move to a standing or more defensible position, reducing the threat and buy you time to disengage. It relies on leverage and body movement rather than raw strength, which is crucial when the grip is tight and the attacker is heavier.

The other options don’t address this exact scenario as effectively. The Forward Block Sweep is aimed at different top-control dynamics and may not disrupt a mounted grip quickly. The Hip Drill Retreat focuses on creating distance but doesn’t as reliably reverse a mounted situation with the neck grasp. Breaking the Guard targets a guard scenario from the bottom, not escaping a mounted neck grab. Bridge & Roll Escape is the most direct, leverage-based choice for this situation.