The Shrimp

Traditionally an exercise called ‘shrimping’ to develop hip movement. That moving your hips is one of the keys to ground fighting. The correct movement of the hips is critical not only for escaping bad positions, turning your opponent, use your legs for battle and much more.  

Here are the steps to do the basic shrimp:

1. Lie flat on your back with your feet out straight and your hands up
2. Roll so that you’re slightly on one side
3. Bring both feet up to your butt
4. Lift your hips off the ground and move your hips back towards your head while piking your body forward
5. Straighten your body out and repeat on the other side