Side Control Escaping-Pt 1: Frames + Bridge/Bump/Shrimp
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Standard Frame And Shrimp
Genusスタンダードフレーム海老(Sutandādo Furēmu Ebi)
HybridTranslation: standard frame and shrimp
Overview
The Standard Frame And Shrimp pushes both forearms against the opponent's knee on the belly, creates a momentary space through the frame, then hip escapes away from the knee while swinging the far leg through to recover guard. [1] The frame must be aggressive — a sharp push that moves the knee enough to allow the hip escape — followed by an immediate shrimp that prevents the opponent from reapplying pressure. [1],[2] The escape finishes with the defender reestablishing an open or half guard position. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Effectiveness
The frame and shrimp escape from knee-on-belly is the most fundamental defense against this position, using frames to push the knee off the belly while shrimping to recover guard. [1] Timing is critical — the escape is most effective when executed immediately as the opponent establishes the position, before they settle their weight. [1],[2]
Lineage
The standard frame and shrimp is a fundamental BJJ escape technique. [1]
Competition Record
Used in BJJ competition. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Breaking the opponent's leg control to advance to a more dominant position
Joints Involved — Hips (posture and pressure), knees (opening the guard with knee-in or standing), hands (grip fighting)
Force Vector — Forward pressure (stack/smash) or backward posture (stand-up break) to open the closed guard
Passing Mechanic — Once the guard is opened, speed passing, pressure passing, or toreando passing advances the position
Position & Entry
From bottom (knee on belly) — Frame against the knee with both hands, bridge and push the knee off, turn into guard recovery or stand up
From opponent's transition — When the opponent steps over from knee on belly to mount, use the movement to recover guard
Variants
Slide to side (choking-arm side) — fighting hands and sliding hips to the mat on the choking side
Peel-and-turn — stripping the seatbelt grip and turning into the opponent
Trap-arm escape — trapping one arm and rolling to pin the opponent's back
Body triangle escape — addressing the body triangle lock before escaping the hooks
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
3
Moderate3/10
Bottom escapes from mount/side control; bridge and hip escape mechanics (Ribeiro 2008)
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Beginner
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IBJJF — Legal — escapes and sweeps are fundamental to BJJ...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— 4 from mount/back
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Standard frame-and-shrimp KOB escape: near forearm on the knee, far forearm on the hip, explosive shrimp away, insert knee shield, and re-establish guard (Saulo Ribeiro, Jiu-Jitsu University, 2008)
✓Step 1: place the near-side forearm on the opponent's knee — blade of the forearm against the kneecap
✓Step 2: place the far-side forearm on the opponent's hip — this creates a two-point frame
✓Step 3: explosively shrimp your hips away from the opponent while pushing the knee off your body
✓Step 4: insert your near-side knee and shin between you and the opponent (knee shield)
✓Step 5: use the knee shield to recover full guard — closed guard, half guard, or open guard
✓The explosion must be synchronized: push and shrimp happen at the same instant
✓After re-guarding, immediately establish grips to prevent the opponent from returning to KOB
✓Drill: partner establishes KOB, hold 3 seconds, then escape — 10 reps per side
Common Mistakes
!Placing the near forearm too high on the thigh instead of on the knee — the knee is the control point
!Sequencing the push and shrimp (push first, then shrimp) — they must be simultaneous for maximum effectiveness
!Not inserting the knee shield aggressively enough — a tentative shield gets pushed aside
!Framing on the hip with the hand instead of the forearm — the forearm is stronger and more sustainable
!Shrimping only once — sometimes 2-3 shrimps are needed to create enough space
!Not controlling grips after re-guarding — the opponent will immediately try to re-pass
!Practicing only against light KOB pressure — drill against heavy, committed KOB to develop proper frame strength
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Frame on Hips — place forearms against the opponent's hip and shoulder to create space
2Hip Escape (Shrimp) — push off the frames and slide hips away from the opponent
3Insert Knee — bring the inside knee in as a shield between you and the opponent
4Recover Guard — pull the leg through to re-establish guard position
Sources & References
Primary Source
Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008)
1BookJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008) [2] Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Renzo Gracie & Royler Gracie, 2001)
2BookMastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008) [2] Mastering Jujitsu (Renzo Gracie & John Danaher, 2003)
3OtherJapanese Martial Arts Hybrid Terminology
Mixed Japanese-Western terminology — combines traditional Japanese terms with katakana loanwords
4CitationJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008) [2] Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Renzo Gracie & Royler Gracie, 2001)
5CitationMastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008) [2] Mastering Jujitsu (Renzo Gracie & John Danaher, 2003)
Community
Athletics
Requires
grip fighting ability, hip mobility for sliding to the mat, chin defence
Favours
strong hands for grip fighting, flexible hips
Key muscles
forearms (grip fighting), core, hip flexors, neck
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the correct hand position for controlling side control as the top player?
Use a gable grip (master grip) rather than interlacing your fingers, which is weaker. According to Fuse Martial Arts & Fitness, this grip allows you to check the hip, address the shoulder, control the head, and maintain an under-hook position effectively.
Why is getting my elbow inside so important when defending against side control?
An inside elbow frame is critical to eliminate pressure on your jaw and prevent the top player from smashing you down or attacking your arm with submissions like the Americana or arm choke. Fuse Martial Arts & Fitness emphasizes that without this frame in place, the top player can easily apply devastating pressure.
What's the correct sequence for the bridge, bump, and shrimp escape?
First, frame on the outside and punch with your bicep to create space. Then bridge and bump toward your opponent (using your hips as your power source rather than your arms), shrimp to get your butt away, bring your knee to their elbow, and create a frame with your shin against their hip. According to Fuse Martial Arts & Fitness, you want to move toward them first to create the window for escape, not away from them.
How does the Standard Frame And Shrimp work?
The Standard Frame And Shrimp pushes both forearms against the opponent's knee on the belly, creates a momentary space through the frame, then hip escapes away from the knee while swinging the far leg through to recover guard. The frame must be aggressive — a sharp push that moves the knee enough to allow the hip escape — followed by an immediate shrimp that prevents the opponent from reapplying pressure.
Where does the Standard Frame And Shrimp come from?
The standard frame and shrimp from knee-on-belly is a core BJJ escape technique taught at all levels. It is typically the first knee-on-belly escape taught to beginners.
Is the Standard Frame And Shrimp legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal defensive technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal — escapes and sweeps are fundamental to BJJ, sweep from bottom scores 2…; IJF: legal — Legal; ADCC: legal — Legal, sweep scores 2 points (4 from mount/back); FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal; FIAS Combat Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Standard Frame And Shrimp?
Danger rating 3/10. Moderate — bottom escapes from mount/side control; bridge and hip escape mechanics (Ribeiro 2008)
How do I set up the Standard Frame And Shrimp?
The standard setup chain: Frame on Hips → Hip Escape (Shrimp) → Insert Knee → Recover Guard.
How do I defend against the Standard Frame And Shrimp?
Standard counters include: Crossface — drive forearm across the face to prevent the hip escape / Underhook — thread arm under the far shoulder to control upper body rotation / Knee-on-Belly — transition to knee-on-belly to maintain pressure and mobility.
What are the variants of the Standard Frame And Shrimp?
Common variants: Slide to side (choking-arm side) (fighting hands and sliding hips to the mat on the choking…); Peel-and-turn (stripping the seatbelt grip and turning into the opponent); Trap-arm escape (trapping one arm and rolling to pin the opponent's back); Body triangle escape (addressing the body triangle lock before escaping the hooks).
How effective is the Standard Frame And Shrimp in competition?
Used in BJJ competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the Standard Frame And Shrimp?
Top errors to watch for: Placing the near forearm too high on the thigh instead of on the knee — the knee is the control point / Sequencing the push and shrimp (push first, then shrimp) — they must be simultaneous for maximum effectiveness / Not inserting the knee shield aggressively enough — a tentative shield gets pushed aside / Framing on the hip with the hand instead of the forearm — the forearm is stronger and more sustainable.
What are other names for the Standard Frame And Shrimp?
The Standard Frame And Shrimp is also known as Sutandādo Furēmu Ebi, Basic KOB Frame Escape, Standard Knee Ride Escape.