Apart from being more explosive, the main difference between the normal and reverse shrimp is that instead of pushing yourself along the tatami, you use your feet to pull. Starting on your side, you drive your top foot down into the tatami, exploding upwards with the hips and using the momentum to roll onto your opposite side. Your arms should drive upwards from the hips.
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The Side Shuffle | Newaza Hokyo | Yus...
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