Bridging Sweep Escape from Side Control

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[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

[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!

[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

[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

[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]

@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

[BarbWireOwns]

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

[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.