Bridge (grappling)

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The bridge is a grappling move performed from a supine position (lying down, face-up).^[1] It involves lifting the pelvis off the ground so that the body weight is supported on the shoulders (or head) at one end and on the feet at the other.^[2] This move is used in wrestling and other grappling and groundfighting sports, often combined with a twisting motion, to dislodge or flip an opponent who has established a position on top.^[3] The bridge is also a common exercise position. This maneuver can also be used to avoid pin attempts in wrestling.

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Bridge
Wrestler on the bottom attempts to bridge out of a pin move
Classification	Escape
Style	Wrestling, Judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
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In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this move is referred to as an upa, and is commonly used in attempting to dislodge an opponent in mounted position.^[4]

1. ^ "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. 3 March 1989. Retrieved 3 March 2022 – via Google Books.
2. ^ "Wrestling 101: Olympic terminology and glossary". Retrieved 26 April 2025.
3. ^ Grant, T. P. (9 February 2013). "Bloody Basics: The Bridge". Bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
4. ^ "3 Mount Escapes That You Need In Your BJJ Arsenal". Sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 3 March 2022.

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