Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Basic body positioning moves

In a previous lesson we mentioned that in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the concept of gaining dominant position is very important. There are many techniques for gaining dominant positions.

Mount escape: trap and roll

This move starts with the fighter on his back on the ground and the opponent in a front mount on his chest.

Step 1

Trap and roll, step 1

Step 2

Trap and roll, step 2

Step 3

Trap and roll, step 3

The fighter lands on his knees within the opponent's guard.

Mount escape: shrimp to guard

This move starts with the fighter on his back on the ground and the opponent in a front mount on his chest.

Step 1

Shrimp to guard, step 1

Step 2

Shrimp to guard, step 2

Step 3

Shrimp to guard, step 3

Step 4

Shrimp to guard, step 4

Step 5

Shrimp to guard, step 5