Origin
The oldest movement in ground defense: create hip space, and every escape becomes possible.
Purpose
Create the angle and space needed to stand back up or move to a safer position.
The Walk-through
01
From the frame, post your top foot flat on the ground and drive off it. The push is horizontal: you are creating space, not standing up.
02
As the foot pushes, your hips travel backward and away in an arc. Shoulders stay planted; only the hips move.
03
The gap is your window. It is enough to reinsert a leg, begin a stand-up, or fire a kick. Chain three shrimps if space allows; each one buys inches, and three of them buy the distance to your feet.
Key Points
- 1Post the top foot
- 2Push off, don't sit up
- 3Shrimp your hips away, not your shoulders
Common Mistakes
- Sitting up instead of shrimping - invites a top-position pin
- Pushing with the arm instead of the leg
- Moving shoulders and hips together - no space is actually created
- One shrimp and quit; three in sequence is the standard
When to Use
Any time you are on the ground with pressure closing inAs the setup for a technical stand-upBefore every counter - space precedes offense on the ground
My Notes