# What is shrimping in BJJ?

Shrimping (or hip escape) is the fundamental escape movement in BJJ. Lying on your back, you bridge slightly, turn on your side, and push your hips away from your opponent while pulling your shoulders in the opposite direction. This creates space to reinsert guard, escape pins, or reposition. Shrimp...

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