Jiu-Jitsu
Hip Bump Sweep to Mount
Convert a hip bump into a stable mount, not a scramble
8 min
5 x 6 reps per side
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward convert a hip bump into a stable mount, not a scramble.
Instructions
- 1From closed guard, sit up and post your near hand as you bump your hips into theirs.
- 2Drive off your posting leg to lift their base leg off the mat.
- 3Come up on the same-side knee and climb directly to mount, not side control.
- 4Secure a grapevine or high mount grip before they can recover.
What to focus on
Hip bump timed with the post so their base leg actually lifts.
Recommended reps
5 x 6 reps per side
Common mistake
Bumping straight up instead of driving through their hips at an angle.