Granby Roll
A Granby roll is a rolling movement that uses shoulder rotation and hip inversion to escape, change angle, or recover position when someone is trying to control from the top or behind.
Quick definition
A Granby roll is a rolling movement that uses shoulder rotation and hip inversion to escape, change angle, or recover position when someone is trying to control from the top or behind.
Beginner translation
Granby roll means rolling through space to avoid being held in place and to come out facing a better direction.
Why it matters
A Granby roll is a rolling movement that uses shoulder rotation and hip inversion to escape, change angle, or recover position when someone is trying to control from the top or behind.
What beginners should know
A common mistake is trying to roll flat on the neck or back instead of moving smoothly across the shoulder line.
Common class phrases
- Granby roll connects to inversion
- turtle
- guard recovery
- scramble
- and back defense
Beginner Safety Cue
Safety cue: Move with control and communicate early while training granby roll.
FAQ
What is the purpose of a Granby roll?
To change angle and escape control by rolling through the shoulder line into a better facing direction.
What is the main safety detail for Granby roll?
Roll across the shoulder path with control, not flat across the neck or back.
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