Bridge and Roll Escape
A foundational escape using limb traps and hip movement to reverse the opponent. It works by creating leverage through trapped limbs and bridging momentum to roll the top player over.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Trap one of the opponent's arms on your side using an overhook or pinning their elbow against your back.0:15
- 2Shift your hips laterally to the side of the trapped arm.1:10
- 3Trap the opponent's leg on the same side by turning your knees toward it and pulling your heel to your butt.1:22
- 4Look back over your shoulder toward the trapped leg and bridge explosively in that direction.1:39
- 5Combine the bridge and the roll into one fluid, continuous movement.1:57
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