Side Control
Techniques
- Defense·Side ControlAmericana Defense from Side Control
Uses cross-light frames or thumb posts to block the arm path depending on the opponent's weight distribution. Utilizes pendulum momentum to off-balance the opp…
- Escape·Side ControlAmericana Escape — Frame & Thread
Create a frame by putting the thumb in the armpit and inflating the chest to pull the elbow up, then thread the arm out.
- Escape·Side ControlAmericana Escape — Weight Distribution
Escape the Americana by adjusting your body height to control weight distribution over the trapped arm, creating space to lift and drag the elbow.
- Submission·Side ControlAmericana from Side Control
Arm lock from side control — use the underhook to push the arm out, grab the wrist to the mat, figure-four the grip, and rotate the elbow toward the hip.
- Submission·Side ControlAmericana from Side Control
Used from side control to isolate the arm and hyperextend the shoulder. The mechanism relies on controlling the wrist and elbow while turning the opponent's bo…
- Submission·Side ControlAnaconda Choke from Side Control
Used when the opponent's shoulder is too wide for a standard head and arm. You enter your hand under their neck, grab your bicep, and use your leg to smush the…
- Escape·Side ControlAnkle Trap Scoot Escape
Deployed when the opponent sprawls their hip and isolates your arm. Traps the ankle, reaches over the armpit, and scoots underneath to reverse position.
- Submission·Side ControlArm Triangle Finish Adjustments
Refines the arm triangle finish by addressing common mistakes like leaving space or keeping knees on the mat, ensuring maximum pressure and preventing escapes.
- Submission·Side ControlArm Triangle from Cradle
Converts a cradle into an arm triangle by head-snaking through the created pocket, using the knee to flatten the opponent and the shoulder to apply choke press…
- Submission·Side ControlArm Triangle from Side Control
Arm triangle from top side control — pin the framing arm with the cross face, walk the elbow high, replace with your head, gable grip, and step over to switch…
- Submission·Kesa GatameArmbar from Kesagatame
Used when you have established the side angle (Kesagatame) and need to finish the match. The mechanism relies on using your legs to trap the arm and your body…
- Submission·Side ControlArmbar from Side Control
Sneaky armbar from inside control using a 'what time is it' grip distraction to lift the opponent's arm, then swiveling the back leg through to finish.
- Submission·Backside Fifty FiftyBackside 50-50 Heel Hook from Side Control
Counter an opponent's knee-on-belly attempt from side control by posting your knee on their butt, spinning to their back, and securing a backside 50-50 leg ent…
- Submission·Side ControlBaseball Choke from Side Control
A collar choke executed from side control using a hidden grip setup. It solves the problem of early detection by keeping the choking hand on the chest until th…
- Escape·Side ControlBasic Headlock Escape
Use when an opponent controls your head from the side but leaves an arm free. Pull their shoulder, bridge to break base, and frame their arm to finish an armba…
- Escape·Side ControlBottom Side Control Escape to Guard
Use when flattened under side control to recover guard or capture half guard. Frame the wrist bone into the hip or throat to turn pressure against the opponent…
- Escape·Side ControlBottom Side Control Escape to Guillotine
Used when trapped in bottom side control to escape pressure and counter with a choke. The mechanism relies on anchoring the shoulder to create leverage, then u…
- Submission·Side ControlCamora
Entry into a camora from side control by creating weight pressure and controlling the opponent's arm.
- Submission·Side ControlCanto Choke from Side Control
Use this when you have side control and want a high-percentage submission that doesn't require strength. It works by trapping the opponent's head against a rig…
- Control·Side ControlChest Pressure Control to Pin Shoulder Blades in Side Control
Use chest pressure and thoracic spine extension to keep opponent's shoulder blades pinned flat on the mat, preventing escapes.
- Pass·Side ControlCradle Pass from Side Control
Uses the cradle to pass guard from side control by driving weight onto the shoulder and bunching the legs to secure the pass without allowing the opponent to r…
- Submission·Side ControlCross Collar Choke from Side Control
A powerful choke from side control using your own gi to apply pressure on the opponent's neck.
- Defense·Side ControlCrucifix Americana Counter
Addresses the difficult mounted crucifix position by conceding an underhook to create space, then dragging the opponent's weight to pummel back into an underho…
- Submission·Half GuardD'Arce Choke
A choke from side control or half-guard that uses an underhook entry. It works by punching the arm through to the neck, using the shoulder to press the carotid…
- Submission·Side ControlD'Arce Choke from Side Control
Use this when you have side control and can isolate the opponent's arm. By shelling the elbow and walking your feet in, you drop your chest across the neck to…
- Submission·Side ControlD'Arce Choke from Side Control Top or Top Half Guard
Apply the D'Arce choke when opponent has an underhook by threading your arm under the armpit to the neck, locking the choke, sprawling, and applying pressure b…
- Submission·Side ControlDarce Choke
Finish the Darce choke from side control or top half guard when the opponent takes an underhook. The core mechanism uses weight on the shoulder to compress the…
- Submission·Side ControlDarce Choke from Guillotine
A choke finish that transitions from a guillotine or front headlock by trapping the hip and crushing the outer arm for maximum torque.
- Control·Side ControlDead Weight Pressure from Side Control (Control One)
Apply dead weight pressure in side control by placing the hand under the opponent's butt, elbow to neck, chest to chest, and sprawling legs while staying relax…
- Escape·Side ControlElbow Escape
Used when pinned in side control or mount against a peer. Creates space by framing inside the hip and using leg angle to fold the opponent's structure, allowin…
- Escape·Side ControlElbow Escape from Late Side Control
Apply this escape when caught in late side control with hooks under your head and on your far arm. It uses strong wrist frames into the neck and hip to bridge,…
- Escape·Side ControlElbow Escape from Side Control
Use this when pinned in side control to recover guard. The mechanism is identical to the mount escape: bring elbow inside the hip, invert the knee to create sp…
- Escape·Side ControlElbow Escape from Side Control
Use when pinned in side control to recover guard. The escape solves the perpendicular weight problem by incrementally gaining inside position (elbow, then knee…
- Escape·Side ControlElbow Push Escape to Top
Use when the opponent throws their arm to the opposite side to escape your frame. Frame inside the elbow and tricep, push them across your lap, and stand to to…
- Escape·Side ControlEscape from Side Control
A technique to escape side control by using body mechanics and leverage against the opponent's pressure.
- Escape·Side ControlEscape from Side Control
Technique for escaping side control by using relaxation and movement to transition into half guard or recover guard.
- Escape·Side ControlEscape from Side Control (2)
A strategic escape from side control by setting up your body to use your opponent's movement against them.
- Escape·Side ControlEscape from Side Control (2)
Escape side control by managing posture, using foot placement, hand positioning, and directional movement to create space and recover guard.
- Escape·Side ControlEscape from Side Control (3)
A strategic escape from side control that utilizes the opponent's weight against them.
- Submission·Side ControlGarbage Triangle to Kimura from Bottom Side Control
Use this when stuck in bottom side control and able to create space by pushing the opponent's head. The triangle isn't meant to finish but to relieve pressure…
- Submission·Side ControlGenie Variation Kimura from Side Control
Use this when the opponent defends the standard side control Kimura by keeping their hand off the floor and resisting arm extension. It solves the finishing pr…
- Escape·Side ControlGhost Escape
Used when the top player's shoulder pressure is too heavy to turn directly. The defender harasses the legs to force a reaction, then either bridges into a fron…
- Escape·Side ControlGuard Replacement Escape
Used when you have baseline mobility to replace guard. Bridges and shrimps to create hip space, shoots the knee inside, and uses a gable grip to push the oppon…
- Submission·Side ControlHead and Arm Choke from Side Control
Used when an opponent frames against your neck in side control. The mechanism relies on dropping the head deep, elevating hips to off-balance, and using a gabl…
- Submission·Side ControlHead and Arm Choke from Under Hook
An entry used when the opponent secures an underhook. You smother the underhook with your head/neck, then transition into the head and arm choke by driving the…
- Submission·Side ControlHead and Arm Triangle Choke
Use whole body mechanics to elevate opponent's arm and finish a head and arm triangle choke from side control.
- Submission·Side ControlInverted Triangle from Bottom Side Control
From bottom side control, bridge to trap the opponent's arm. If they base out, block the wrist and direct the arm down to create an inverted triangle choke.
- Transition·Side ControlKazushi from Side Control
Technique to regain guard or transition from side control using hip movement and leverage.
- Escape·Side ControlKesa Gatame Escape
Use when pinned in Kesa Gatame with your head trapped. Loop your head, grip the knee, and execute a two-part bridge to break their base and roll out safely.
- Escape·Side ControlKimura Escape from Bottom Side Control
Used when trapped in bottom side control with a Kimura grip. The core mechanism is bridging onto the trapped shoulder to neutralize the turning force, then fra…
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