Jiu-Jitsu
Over-Under Pressure Walk
Build chest pressure that stops hip escapes
8 min
5 x 60 sec pressure holds
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward build chest pressure that stops hip escapes.
Instructions
- 1Start in over-under (one arm over a leg, one arm under) inside closed or half guard.
- 2Flatten your hips low and drive your ear into their sternum.
- 3Walk your under-hook hand toward their far hip to flatten them out.
- 4Circle your base foot to stay square as they try to reframe.
What to focus on
Weight distributed through the chest and hips, not the hands.
Recommended reps
5 x 60 sec pressure holds
Common mistake
Posting up on the hands, which lets the bottom player create space and frame.