Creative Scramble Starts
scrambles
This lesson plan is based on a BJJ Globetrotters Camp with coach Rob Cole.
TOP PLAYER
POSITION
Any creative start (e.g., belly down, inverted, seated, ankle lock-style)
OBJECTIVE
Control opponent’s knee/ankle and come up to top
CONSTRAINTS
No submissions, no disengaging, must maintain contact
WIN CONDITION
Come up with opponent’s ankle/knee off mat and maintain control for 2 seconds
BOTTOM PLAYER
POSITION
Same—any orientation, but physically connected
OBJECTIVE
Win scramble by coming to top with ankle/knee control
CONSTRAINTS
Must start connected and remain so until the scramble resolves
WIN CONDITION
Come up into top with control for 2 seconds