Bridge (grappling)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the grappling maneuver?A fundamental technique involving an arched body posture from a supine position
2. What is the biomechanics?Utilizes leverage and force generation through shoulders/head and feet as fulcrums
3. What is a bridge in grappling?The bridge is a move where you arch your back like a bridge to lift your hips and create space. It helps you get out of bad positions or turn the tables on your opponent. It uses your shoulders, feet, and core to lift your body.
4. How do you do a bridge (upa) in Brazilian jiu‑jitsu?In Brazilian jiu‑jitsu, you start lying on your back, put your feet flat on the ground, and push up with your arms and legs. Your shoulders and feet become the pivot points, and you lift your hips to make an arch. This motion can help you escape the mount or set up a sweep.

Supine Position: The anatomical position of lying on the back with the face directed upward.
Leverage: The mechanical advantage gained by using a lever to multiply force or change the direction of force.
Fulcrum: The point on which a lever rests or is supported and pivots.
Posterior Chain: A group of muscles along the back of the body, including the glutes, hamstrings, and back muscles.