Varun Mehrotra's Crab Ride from Top

Varun Mehrotra (@firstprinciplesbjj) shows the crab ride from top, from lasso: shake the grips loose, head under, cross grip, and keep running to the side. From his reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFsBTikJ4S6/

Flow outline

  1. Lasso Start

    • Start in lasso: he has a first grip and a second grip.
    • From Varun Mehrotra (@firstprinciplesbjj) of First Principles BJJ, in his crab ride from top breakdown.
    • Posture: standing up, not on one knee

  2. Shake The Grips

    • Shake them however you like. They'll let go on their own.

  3. Head Under, Cross Grip

    • Bring your head under, take the cross grip, and run toward this side.

  4. Keep Running To The Side

    • It isn't a step-by-step thing. You run instantly and take the cross grip as you go.
    • The idea Same concept with a different grip: you run toward this side.
    • Hips: really far back so he can't hook with the inside leg

  5. Keep The Lasso Stable

    • Taking the foot out changes the position a lot, so keep the variables stable.

  6. Hand On The Mat

    • Keep running to the side, then put your hand on the mat and come over the side.

  7. Crab Ride

    • Now you're in the crab ride. The finishes are a series for another time.

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