Upa (Bridge and Roll) Escape
Escape from mount by bridging and rolling over the shoulder in a straight line. It works by removing the opponent's ability to post against your hips and using linear momentum to flip them.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Position yourself in mount with your partner sitting up and posting a hand on your chest.0:45
- 2Pull your heels as close to your butt as possible.1:47
- 3Place your ear on your shoulder and look toward the 12 o'clock position (straight ahead).2:08
- 4Bridge and roll over your shoulder in a straight line, touching the ground with your hands.3:03
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