Jiu-Jitsu
Elbow Escape From Mount
Create the frame and shrimp space to recover guard from mount
7 min
5 x 6 reps per side
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward create the frame and shrimp space to recover guard from mount.
Instructions
- 1Start pinned in mount with both elbows tucked tight to your ribs.
- 2Bridge sharply to off-balance your partner forward onto their hands.
- 3Frame on their hip and shrimp your hips out to create a knee-shield gap.
- 4Insert the knee and recompose guard before they can resettle their weight.
What to focus on
Bridging first to create the space the shrimp needs.
Recommended reps
5 x 6 reps per side
Common mistake
Shrimping without bridging first, so there's no space to actually move into.