Video: Bolo Roll - Granby Drills - Jiu Jitsu Technique with Matt Edgington by Revgear. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The granby roll turns your back over your shoulders so you can recover guard when someone passes or sprawls on you. Solo reps teach the head position and hip rotation that keep the roll safe.
3 key details
- Look away from the shoulder you roll over so your neck never takes weight.
- Drive off the feet and swing the hips over, not the head.
- Finish facing your partner with your knees and feet back in front.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Neck and shoulder warm-up
- 2:00Half granby to each side, slow
- 3:00Full granby rolls, alternating sides
- 2:00Bridge into granby flow
- 1:00Neck and back stretch
Safety
Roll on a soft surface and stop if you feel any neck pressure.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
