Learning How To Granby Roll
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The Granby Roll is a dynamic wrestling escape from the turtle position where the bottom fighter rolls over their shoulder to invert, escape the opponent's top control, and recover guard or create a scramble — named after Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, where the technique was developed and made famous. [1] The Granby Roll uses shoulder-rolling momentum to escape when the opponent is riding or attempting to take the back from the turtle position, inverting underneath them and coming out the other side in guard or a neutral position. [1],[2] The technique is a signature of American folkstyle wrestling that has been widely adopted into BJJ and MMA as a turtle escape, and has also influenced modern BJJ inversion-based guard play (berimbolo, rolling back takes) which use similar shoulder-rolling mechanics. [2],[3] While athletic and requiring practice, the Granby Roll is one of the most effective escapes against heavy riders and back-take attempts from turtle. [3]
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История и происхождение
The Granby Roll was developed at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia in the 1960s-70s under wrestling coach Billy Martin, who built the school's wrestling program around the dynamic rolling escape. [1] The technique became a hallmark of Granby High School's wrestling program and spread throughout American folkstyle wrestling, eventually being adopted into BJJ and MMA. [1],[2] The rolling mechanics of the Granby Roll have influenced modern BJJ inversion-based techniques including the berimbolo and rolling back takes. [2],[3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- ГрецияБорьба
- СШАБорьба, ММА
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, ММА
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
Родословная
Соревновательные результаты
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Rolling over one shoulder from turtle position, inverting underneath the opponent, and emerging on the other side in guard or a neutral position
Joints Involved — Shoulder (the rolling shoulder bears the body weight during the inversion), neck (supporting the body during the roll), hips (the hips drive over the shoulder creating the rolling momentum), core (controlling the rotation speed and direction)
Force Vector — Rotational — the body rotates around the shoulder axis; the hips drive over the head in a forward or lateral roll
Escape Mechanic — The Granby Roll works because the inversion takes the bottom fighter underneath and through the top player's control — the opponent cannot follow the rolling motion while maintaining their grips, so the roll breaks their control and creates space for guard recovery
Позиция и вход
Standard Granby Roll (forward) — From turtle, tuck the chin, roll forward over one shoulder, invert underneath the opponent, and come out facing them in guard — the opponent's grips break during the inversion [1]
Lateral Granby Roll — From turtle, roll sideways over the shoulder when the opponent shifts their weight to one side — using their weight shift as the trigger for the escape
Granby Roll from back take attempt — When the opponent is inserting hooks for back control from turtle, Granby Roll before the second hook is established — the roll prevents back mount from being consolidated [2]
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
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Умеренный3/10
Moderate — the primary risk is neck strain from the rolling motion if the head position is incorrect; there is also risk of the opponent catching a choke during the inversion if the roll is sloppy
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive/transitional technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IBJJF — Legal
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— ADCC — Legal
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF— NCAA Folkstyle — Legal, escape scores 1 point, reversal s...
NCAA Wrestling Rules 2025-26PDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The shoulder roll must be drilled extensively before using in live sparring — practice forward and lateral shoulder rolls on the mat until the movement is smooth and comfortable (Granby High School wrestling methodology) [1]
✓Tuck the chin — the head should never contact the mat during the Granby Roll; tuck the chin to the chest and roll on the SHOULDER, not the head or neck
✓Time the Granby to the opponent's weight shift — when the opponent reaches for hooks or shifts their weight to one side, that is the ideal moment to roll in the opposite direction
✓The hips drive over the shoulder — the roll is powered by the hips, not by throwing the head; drive the hips up and over
✓In BJJ, the Granby Roll has evolved into inversion-based guard play — the same shoulder-rolling mechanic is used for berimbolo entries and rolling back takes [2]
✓Practice with a partner — have the partner apply increasing levels of control from turtle while you practice the timing and direction of the Granby Roll
Типичные ошибки
!Rolling on the head/neck instead of the shoulder — this is dangerous; always roll on the SHOULDER with the chin tucked
!Rolling without commitment — a half-Granby leaves you in a worse position; commit fully to the roll
!Rolling into the opponent's control — the roll should go AWAY from the opponent's weight; rolling toward their heavy side results in being flattened
!Not tucking the chin — exposing the chin/throat during the roll invites chokes
!Attempting Granby from a fully flattened position — the Granby requires being in turtle (on hands and knees); if already flattened, bridge to turtle first
!Over-using the Granby — experienced opponents bait the Granby to catch chokes or take the back during the inversion
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Establish Turtle — maintain hands-and-knees position
2Sense Opponent's Weight — identify which side the opponent's weight is on
3Tuck Chin — protect the neck
4Drive Hips Over Shoulder — initiate the roll on the OPPOSITE side from the opponent's weight
5Complete Inversion — roll through the shoulder roll
6Recover Guard — come out facing the opponent in guard or standing
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Coaching Wrestling Successfully (Dan Gable, 1999)
1КнигаWrestling Physical Conditioning Encyclopedia (Jesse, 1974)
Description sources — [1] Granby High School wrestling history [2] Wrestling technique manuals [3] BJJ inversion evolution
2КнигаCoaching Wrestling Successfully (Gable, 1999)
3КнигаGranby High School wrestling program history
4ЦитатаWrestling Physical Conditioning Encyclopedia (Jesse, 1974)
Description sources — [1] Granby High School wrestling history [2] Wrestling technique manuals [3] BJJ inversion evolution
5ЦитатаCoaching Wrestling Successfully (Gable, 1999)
6ЦитатаGranby High School wrestling program history
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
shoulder flexibility (rolling on the shoulder), neck strength (supporting the body briefly during inversion), core control (directing the roll), spatial awareness
Favours
athletic/agile body type, good proprioception, comfortable with inversions
Key muscles
shoulders (bearing weight during roll), core (controlling rotation), neck (support), hip flexors (driving hips over)
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
What's the most common mistake people make when learning the Granby roll?
Many people get jammed or end up on their face because they place weight on their head instead of distributing it toward their shoulder line. According to Inverted Gear, keeping the weight on your shoulder rather than your head prevents this problem.
How do I keep momentum going during a Granby roll?
Use your feet and elbow to maintain the roll—your foot helps lift your hips, and pushing your elbow into the ground keeps you rolling forward rather than stalling out. Inverted Gear recommends practicing by rolling back and forth across the room to build comfort with the motion.
When should I avoid attempting a Granby roll?
Coach Brian emphasizes never attempting a Granby roll when your opponent is hooking your leg, as your leg will get stuck and expose you to a knee bar. Also avoid it when your opponent is directly controlling you at close range, as they can catch your back instead.
Where should I place my arm during a Granby roll?
Coach Brian prefers placing the arm to the side rather than between the legs, similar to how you'd position yourself when defending a kimura or protecting against a plata.
Как работает Granby Roll?
The Granby Roll is a dynamic wrestling escape from the turtle position where the bottom fighter rolls over their shoulder to invert, escape the opponent's top control, and recover guard or create a scramble — named after Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, where the technique was developed and made famous. The Granby Roll uses shoulder-rolling momentum to escape when the opponent is riding or attempting to take the back from the turtle position, inverting underneath them and coming out the other side in guard or a neutral position.
Откуда происходит Granby Roll?
The Granby Roll was developed at Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia in the 1960s-70s under wrestling coach Billy Martin, who built the school's wrestling program around the dynamic rolling escape. The technique became a hallmark of Granby High School's wrestling program and spread throughout American folkstyle wrestling, eventually being adopted into BJJ and MMA.
Разрешён ли Granby Roll на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal defensive/transitional technique; IBJJF: разрешён — Legal; IJF: разрешён — Legal; ADCC: разрешён — Legal; UWW: разрешён — Legal, escape scores 1 point (freestyle), reversal scores 1 point; FIAS Sport Sambo: разрешён — Legal; NCAA Folkstyle: разрешён — Legal, escape scores 1 point, reversal scores 2 points
Насколько опасен Granby Roll?
Оценка опасности 3/10. Low-moderate — the primary risk is neck strain from the rolling motion if the head position is incorrect; there is also risk of the opponent catching a choke during the inversion if the roll is sloppy
Как подготовить Granby Roll?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Establish Turtle → Sense Opponent's Weight → Tuck Chin → Drive Hips Over Shoulder → Complete Inversion → Recover Guard.
Как защититься от Granby Roll?
Стандартные контрприёмы: When on top: maintain heavy pressure to prevent the turtle from being maintained / Anticipate the roll direction and follow / Secure hooks before the Granby can be executed / Attack with a choke during the inversion moment.
Какие есть варианты Granby Roll?
Распространённые варианты: Forward Granby Roll (rolling forward over the shoulder [1]); Lateral Granby Roll (rolling sideways); Sit-through to Granby (combining a sit-out with a Granby Roll); Peterson Roll to Granby (chaining the Peterson Roll with a Granby for a two-escape…); Granby to leg entanglement (using the Granby inversion to enter ashi garami positions…).
Насколько эффективен Granby Roll на соревнованиях?
The Granby Roll is used in NCAA folkstyle and international wrestling competition. It has influenced BJJ's inversion-based techniques.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Granby Roll?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Rolling on the head/neck instead of the shoulder — this is dangerous; always roll on the SHOULDER with the chin tucked / Rolling without commitment — a half-Granby leaves you in a worse position; commit fully to the roll / Rolling into the opponent's control — the roll should go AWAY from the opponent's weight; rolling toward their heavy … / Not tucking the chin — exposing the chin/throat during the roll invites chokes.
Какие ещё названия есть у Granby Roll?
Granby Roll также известен как Guranbī Rōru, Granby Roll Escape, Granby, Wrestling Roll Escape.