All eyes were on Professor Mark as he showed the kids some leg pummeling techniques for guard retention. Building strong foundations one drill at a time! Kids’ Classes: 🕓 Ages 4–6: Mon & Wed at 4:15 PM 🕔 Ages 7 : Mon–Thurs at 5:15 PM 🕘 All Ages: Sat at 9:00 AM | Gracie Barra Edmonds

🛡️ The Importance of the Bridge and Roll Escape (Upa) from Mount in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 🥋 In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the bridge and roll escape - also known as the upa - is one of the very first techniques every student learns, and for good reason. ✅ Foundation of Self-Defence: The full mount is one of the most dominant positions an opponent can have. Learning to escape from underneath teaches children how to stay calm, protect themselves, and create movement even from a tough spot - a vital skil

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