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Ground positions, sweeps and escapes
Hip escape (shrimping)
Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Hip escape
Appears in 1 art.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
Lying on the side, the fighter pushes off one foot and moves the hips away from the opponent, curling like a shrimp to create space and recover guard.
Appears in 1 art
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Hip escape |
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Wabukan (2026). “Hip escape (shrimping)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/fuga-anca (accessed 2026-10-30).
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