Basics: How to Shrimp

Shrimping is to Jiu Jitsu as dribbling is to basketball; as the crawl is to swimming; as breathing is to life (ok … maybe I’m getting a little dramatic). My point is, shrimping is how one moves on the mat. If you learn how to shrimp effectively right off the bat, you’re going to be WAY ahead of the game.

I’m a huge fan of movement efficiency and precision.



Here is how I break it down.

1. Opposites
2. Roll to the front of your shoulder cap / hips facing sideways
3. Hips off the floor
4. Retract bottom hip / butt ends up past your head
5. Straighten out / rigid

I’ll include some drills and some things to work on next installment.

In good health and for the love of the sport,

TO