Mount with Wrist Held Down is escaped by which technique?

• A. Bridge & Roll Escape
• B. Push Bar
• C. The Triple Threat
• D. Hammer & Bar

Answer: (A)

From the bottom, escaping a mounted position when a wrist is held down relies on a hip-driven reversal that breaks the mount and puts you on top or back into guard. The bridge and roll escape uses a powerful hip bridge to destabilize the mounter's base, then a controlled roll toward the trapped side to flip the position. You drive through with your hips, plant your feet, and keep a solid frame with your other arm to protect your head while you rotate. As you roll, you aim to free the trapped wrist and land in a more favorable position, ending the immediate threat and letting you regain control.

Push Bar doesn’t address the needed hip elevation and rolling mechanics for breaking the mount, and the other two names don’t describe a standard escape for this exact situation.