Bridging Sweep Escape from Side Control

[JKT6]

what grips would you use for no gi?

Grab his ankle, and put your hand on his back?

Thanks

[nathanmckenzie0538]

Used this successfully thanks for the tip.

[raul21md]

i love this move but quick question bro.

i was able to get the grips on the pants and on the belt . all went well. i dont think he knew what was coming.

BUT

1.my opponent who is a lot better than me PLANTED one hand so i couldnt roll him. is there a way to avoid him planting his hand?

2.i dont think i bridged correctly

3.does my hand on the belt go in a different direction than the hand on the pants? i know they both go in a counterclockwise type direction

thanks man

[budoatemaildotcom]

@raul21md

1. You really can't keep both his hands from posting, but if you press your head into the floor and have the benefit of surprise, your chances are better.

2. Practice the bridge! :)

3. They both go in the same arc

[raul21md]

@budoatemaildotcom ill try the head thing into the floor thanks man! your videos are real helpful! i will use this on the mat :)

[amiroe83]

oooh, sweet!!!!

[desembodic]

damn gi makes everything so easy, no gi way harder

[RDraGon2179]

Thats great. Can anyone explain how to do a bridge from side control with no gi please. I just started practicing with people that do only no gi jj.

[BarbWireOwns]

I would say grab the back of the shorts or shirt. Try grabbing the ankle as well it might or might not work.

[daroosta1]

If you notice he is also bridging his man up then over. Thats a big help for any type of bridging sweep.

[incidental74]

Hmmm. Respectfully, I don't see the practicality of this move. It takes lots of strength, and no leverage. I don't see anyone pulling this off on a larger opponent.

[stang4lyfe07]

@incidental74 i use a similar sweep but first i turn into my opponent then immediately start to bridge the other way, the initial movement is so ur opponents hands become trapped under ur body. Everyone tells me it looks like an "Incredible Hulk" sweep, but I have pulled it off fairly easy on guys outweighing me about 20 lbs. You MUST trap the hands on the other side tho. Ive nvr reached for the pant leg as well... i think that will make the sweep even easier

[lonerjoshy]

I like to use a variation of this move but instead of grabbing the pant, I like to but my entire arm under my opponents hips (in T-Rex position) and push up. I find that if I control my opponents hips it allows me to sweep regardless if they sprawl out their legs or not. Nice video.

[ELSNYPES]

I tried this move today on a guy who is about ten pounds heavier and could not execute the move. I almost had it once, but it required alot of freaken strength, so much that I gased. I even brought my toes closer to my body so that I can produce a stronger higher bridge. I really like this move, but it drained me. What am I doing wrong?

[budoatemaildotcom]

When my students struggle with this, it's usually one of 2 things.

1. Not bridging enough. If you don't bridge like a maniac, you won't get this.

2. Opponent is shifting weight off you as you initiate the move. This is why you need to hug over his back. If you don't keep him on your chest, he won't go over with you.

Good luck!

[PhosChild]

wicked!

[bobojovoi]

i think its take a lot of strength to throw your opponent,i think its better to have momentum 1st before you throw,

[treyisbrocore7]

Can I get the no gi version?

[zetone33]

looks like using allot of strenght to excecute this technique.

[budoatemaildotcom]

That's a good observation. A strong bridge is required in most grappling sports (wrestling, BJJ). So, yes, this requires a strong lower back to execute a great bridge. The bigger the top man, the more explosive and strong this needs to be.

But, that being said, there is no way to be a solid all-around grappler without having some strength moves. This is one of them.

Thanks for the comment!

Dave

[memento18poker]

are there any exercises that you could recommend to help people improve their bridging?

also would there be any chance of you recording a video on proper bridging technique? its such a fundamental movement however its never really explained in detail. if you're too busy then thats totally understandable

thanks for the post

[Valetudo21]

I think this is also called a barrel roll escape??

[stevenjonis]

nice nice