Front Bear Hug Defense to Hip Throw to Knee on Belly (Fundamentals)

Professor Lucas Lepri shows a bear hug defense to a hip throw, finishing on the knee on belly position. As the opponent bear hugs Lucas from the front, the first thing Lucas does is block the hips and steps back. He uses the opposite arm of where his head is facing to step to the side and grips the opponent’s waist. He uses the other hand to grip the opponent’s arm. He then steps in front of the opponent and slides his hips in, picks up the opponent and throws him. As soon as the opponent hits the mat, Lucas establishes the knee on belly position.