Shoulder and Hip Control

Attribution: This game is based on an Instagram reel posted by coach Greg Souders at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.

Top Player:

  • Position: Behind your partner with chest to back contact and your hands locked around their waist.
  • Objective: Get your hands connected to the hips and shoulders simultaneously. Maintain chest to back connection and back exposure for as long as possible.
  • Constraints: Do not puncture hooks or submit your opponent.
  • Win Condition: None

Bottom Player:

  • Position: In front of your partner with your hands and knees on the ground, their chest contacting your back, and their hands locked around your waist.
  • Objective: Use movement to create space and improve your position.
  • Constraints: None
  • Win Condition: Turn and face your partner by any means necessary.

Reset if bottom player wins.