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Ground positions, sweeps and escapes
Bridge and roll escape (upa)
Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Upa · Wrestling: Bridge · Judo: Bridge
Appears in 3 arts.
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Biomechanics: what the body does
Under the mount, the bottom fighter traps one arm and the same-side foot, then bridges explosively with the hips and rolls toward the trapped side, since the opponent has no limb there to post.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Upa |
| Wrestling | Bridge |
| Judo | Bridge |
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Wabukan (2026). “Bridge and roll escape (upa)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/ponte-upa (accessed 2026-10-30).
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