Jiu-Jitsu
Knee-On-Belly Maintenance Reps
Keep knee-on-belly connected instead of getting bucked off
7 min
5 x 60 sec rounds
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward keep knee-on-belly connected instead of getting bucked off.
Instructions
- 1Establish knee-on-belly with the far-side collar or lapel gripped.
- 2Keep your posting leg wide and knee light, ready to lift off bridges.
- 3Ride their hip movement by lifting the knee just as they bridge, then resettle.
- 4Transition to mount or side control the moment they turn away.
What to focus on
A light, mobile knee that rides bridges instead of getting launched.
Recommended reps
5 x 60 sec rounds
Common mistake
Sitting heavy and flat on the knee, which telegraphs the bridge timing.