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
[edit | edit source]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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Step 2
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Step 3
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The fighter lands on his knees within the opponent's guard.
Mount escape: shrimp to guard
[edit | edit source]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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Step 2
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Step 3
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Step 4
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Step 5
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