Jiu-Jitsu
Shrimp + Frame Retention Chain
Recover guard before the pin sets
8 min
4 lengths of the mat
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward recover guard before the pin sets.
Instructions
- 1Start supine with both elbows tight and knees framed.
- 2Bridge, then shrimp your hips away while your frames hold the space.
- 3Insert the near knee across the centerline and square up.
- 4Alternate sides down the mat without letting your hips flatten.
What to focus on
Getting the knee in on the same beat your hip clears.
Recommended reps
4 lengths of the mat
Common mistake
Pushing with straight arms instead of framing on the skeleton.