Drill for Skill Chest to Chest Pin Escapes by Placido Santos
What if you had a system that didn’t just show you what to do…
but actually built the skill to do it under pressure?
In Drill for Skill: Chest-to-Chest Pin Escapes, Placido Santos delivers a complete escape system that combines world-class instruction with structured drilling progressions—so you don’t just understand escapes… you can execute them when it matters.
Known to many as John Danaher’s trusted uke, Placido is far more than that—he’s a high-level competitor and one of the most detail-oriented students of Danaher’s system, alongside names like Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Brian Glick.
Escape Smarter, Not Harder — Chest-to-Chest Pin Escapes by Placido Santos
Getting stuck under side control or mount isn’t just frustrating—it’s exhausting.
What if you had a system that didn’t just show you what to do…
but actually built the skill to do it under pressure?
In Drill for Skill: Chest-to-Chest Pin Escapes, Placido Santos delivers a complete escape system that combines world-class instruction with structured drilling progressions—so you don’t just understand escapes… you can execute them when it matters.
Known to many as John Danaher’s trusted uke, Placido is far more than that—he’s a high-level competitor and one of the most detail-oriented students of Danaher’s system, alongside names like Gordon Ryan, Giancarlo Bodoni, and Brian Glick.
And it shows in how he teaches.
Two Systems In One
This series is built around two powerful components:
Instructional Mastery – Deep, precise breakdowns of chest-to-chest pin escapes
Skill Development System – Structured drills tailored to your level so you can actually apply what you learn
This is where technique meets execution.
Why This Series Is Different
Drill-Based Progression – Turn knowledge into real, usable skill
Elite-Level Detail – Learn the same concepts used by the best in the world
Built For All Levels – Scalable drills based on your experience
Systematic Escapes – No guessing—clear answers to common pin scenarios
From A World-Class Mind – Placido’s understanding and teaching ability stand out immediately
What You’ll Learn
How to escape chest-to-chest pins like side control and mount
The key principles behind frames, positioning, and timing
How to stay calm and efficient under pressure
Step-by-step systems for recovering guard or reversing position
Drills that build timing, sensitivity, and reaction speed
How to apply escapes against fully resisting opponents
Who This Is For
Grapplers who feel stuck under pressure and need reliable escape systems
Students who want to bridge the gap between technique and live performance
Anyone looking to train smarter with structured drilling
Practitioners who value deep understanding and high-level instruction
Placido Santos represents the next generation of elite instruction—where precision, structure, and skill development all come together.
Don’t just learn escapes.
Build the skill to execute them—every time.
What Exactly Do You Get?
PART 1 – Learning System & Core Principles
How To Learn
How to Use This Instructional
The Analogy of the Map + Compass
What Is Skill? The Value of Uchikomi
The Power of Rewind
Instruction Learning – Core Principles
Side-to-Side Play
Denying Head Control
Types of Frames
Side Control Escapes
Bridging Mechanics: Giancarlo’s Bridge
Uchikomi Bridging Drill
Stealing Inside Elbow Position
Core Escapes
Knee Elbow (Old Faithful)
Leg Vine Single (Old Reliable)
Leg Vine → Knee Elbow
Problem Solving Series
The Problem of the Hip & Knee Post
Step 1: Creating Motion
Step 2: Todd Knee Frame
Step 3: High Knee Shield
Step 4: Te Gatame
PART 2 – Kesa Gatame & Transitional Escapes
Kesa Gatame
Understanding the Problem
Early Stage Knee Elbow
Thumb Post Knee Elbow
Head Block
Knee Prop
Countering Half Nelson
Reverse Cross Face Escapes
Fighting for Inside Position (Leg Vine Single)
Knee Elbow
Sit Through
Mount Transition
Uchikomi I/U Guard Catch
North-South Transition
Reverse Underhook System
Understanding the Problem
Mount Transition
Uchikomi – Denying the Cross Face
Ashi Bolo
Tight Waist
Recovering Frames
Elbow Prop Build (See-Saw Principle)
Funk Roll
Granby Roll
Deadly Combo: Sit Throughs & Step Overs
Overwrap
Sukui Nage
PART 3 – Advanced Pin Escapes
North-South Escapes
Understanding the Problem
Over Under
Double Under
Double Over
Chest to Hips
Trap and Roll
Knee on Belly Escapes
Understanding the Problem
Hybrid Side Control
Hybrid Mount
Win the Hand Fight
Knee Elbow
Overhead Bump
Single Leg
Mount Escapes
The Power of Kuzushi
Knee Elbow
Half Guard
Uchikomi I/U Guard Catch
Kipping: Track the Tailbone
Garry Tonon Escape
Elbow Pass Counter
Handling Head and Arm
Defeating Double Unders
PART 4 – Skill Acquisition & Live Implementation
Experience-Based Learning Sessions
Session 1: Side Control
Session 2: Kesagatame
Session 3: Reverse Cross Face
Session 4: Reverse Underhook (Part 1)
Session 5: Reverse Underhook (Part 2)
Session 6: North South
Session 7: Knee on Belly
Session 8: Mount (Part 1)
Session 9: Mount (Part 2)
The Good News of the Good News
Instant download only
Format file 12x MP4 480p
duration 10 hour 52 minutes
release 20 May 2026
Drill for Skill Chest to Chest Pin Escapes by Placido Santos
Drill for Skill Chest to Chest Pin Escapes by Placido Santos
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