3 Part Technique - Your battle to maintain guard isn't over after an opponent passes your legs; extending your arms to push away his chest can bide you enough time to wedge your bottom shin inside and wipe your feet back into play. However, if he manages to drive his shin over your stomach for the Knee On Belly, recovering the guard isn't as easy since you are prevented from creating the space necessary with your bottom leg. Furthermore, blocking him with extended arms is merely inviting him to take the Nearside Armbar. Instead, place your hands lower against his profile to avoid offering the submission and to buy yourself enough time to circle your foot in front of his chest for the kick. If you lack the flexibility or leg dexterity to execute the Foot Wipe Escape vs Knee on Belly, simply hip escape first before he drops his knee over your waist.