Jiu-Jitsu
Granby Roll Recovery Reps
Use the granby roll to escape bad positions and reset to guard
7 min
5 x 6 reps per side
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward use the granby roll to escape bad positions and reset to guard.
Instructions
- 1Start seated or turtled with weight loaded on one shoulder.
- 2Kick the far leg up and over, rolling across the shoulder and rotating the hips through.
- 3Land facing back toward your original direction, ready to frame or attack a leg.
- 4Alternate directions to build the roll evenly on both sides.
What to focus on
Loading the shoulder fully before kicking through, not rushing the kick.
Recommended reps
5 x 6 reps per side
Common mistake
Kicking before the shoulder is loaded, causing a flat, uncontrolled roll.