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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Basic body positioning moves

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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

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

Step 1

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Trap and roll, step 1

Step 2

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Trap and roll, step 2

Step 3

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Trap and roll, step 3

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

Mount escape: shrimp to guard

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

Step 1

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Shrimp to guard, step 1

Step 2

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Shrimp to guard, step 2

Step 3

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Shrimp to guard, step 3

Step 4

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Shrimp to guard, step 4

Step 5

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Shrimp to guard, step 5