Bridge (grappling)

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Bridge
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Wrestler on the bottom attempts to bridge out of a pin move
ClassificationEscape
Style Wrestling, Judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu

The bridge is a grappling move performed from a supine position (lying down, face-up). [1] It involves lifting the pelvis off the ground so that the body weight is supported on the shoulders (or head) at one end and on the feet at the other. [2] This move is used in wrestling and other grappling and groundfighting sports, often combined with a twisting motion, to dislodge or flip an opponent who has established a position on top. [3] The bridge is also a common exercise position. This maneuver can also be used to dodge pin attempts.

In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this move is referred to as an upa, and is commonly used in attempting to dislodge an opponent in mounted position. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. 3 March 1989. Retrieved 3 March 2022– via Google Books.
  2. ↑ "Wrestling 101: Olympic terminology and glossary" . Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  3. ↑ Grant, T. P. (9 February 2013). "Bloody Basics: The Bridge". Bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "3 Mount Escapes That You Need In Your BJJ Arsenal". Sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 3 March 2022.


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