BJJ Moves Directory

From Full Mount: Frame, Bridge, and Knee to Half Guard

Step 1: Frame to control distance
Use your forearms to create a solid frame against the opponent’s shoulders and hips. Keep elbows tight to your ribs and hands ready to adjust the angle.
Step 2: Bridge to create space
Drive your hips up with a strong bridge to relieve pressure and open a corridor. The goal is to offload weight and make space for your knee to pass.
Step 3: Angle and slip the knee through
Angle your hips about 45 degrees, post your far hand to the mat, and slide your near knee between you and their torso. This establishes a shield and creates half guard.
Step 4: Secure half guard and recover guard
Reposition the foot of your far leg to frame, pull the knee in toward your chest, and work to recover full guard or set up a sweep or attack from your new position.

This escape is beginner-friendly and effective in both Gi and No-Gi environments. Use when pressure from the mount compresses your hips; the sequence converts mount control into a reversible half-guard frame. Follow a step-by-step flow to make it a reliable jiu jitsu moves escape in live rolling.
Key targets: establish frames, create space with a bridge, and negotiate a safe knee-through to half guard before re-guarding.

Losing the frame too early, allowing chest or head control to collapse your posture.
Not bridging with sufficient hip drive, leaving no space for the knee to pass.
Forcing the knee instead of angling, causing the leg to get trapped.
Forgetting to recover guard or control the opponent’s hips after the pass.

Keep a tight core and breathe steadily; speed comes with solid frames.
Practice on both sides to develop symmetry and balance.
Use Gi grips if available to help stabilize frames; in No-Gi, rely on hand placement and hip timing.
Drill the sequence slowly, then add resistance for a functional, step-by-step transition in your bjj techniques.