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Bottom 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, then tilt hips and shrimp to create space for guard replacement.

youtube·1:143:02·Knight Jiu-Jitsu

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  1. 1Frame the wrist bone into the opponent's hip and the other wrist bone into their throat.1:22
  2. 2Tilt your hips to the side and flatten the far leg.1:44
  3. 3Bridge slightly and shrimp to create space.2:00
  4. 4Replace guard or capture the trailing leg for half guard.2:30
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Jiu-Jitsu Escapes | Ways Out of Side Control, Scarf & Knee on Belly
Jiu-Jitsu Escapes | Ways Out of Side Control, Scarf & Knee on Belly
Knight Jiu-Jitsu
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