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Elbow 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 space, and systematically scoot your hips away while threading your legs back between yourself and your opponent.

youtube·9:2710:51·Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

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  1. 1Bring elbow inside opponent's hip9:27
  2. 2Bring knee to opponent's hip9:32
  3. 3Put foot higher than knee9:35
  4. 4Shift hips out9:37
  5. 5Bring elbow and knee together9:42
  6. 6Plant foot and shift hips to create angle10:02
  7. 7Lock closed guard10:46
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The 3 Most Important Jiu Jitsu Techniques For A BJJ White Belt by John Danaher
The 3 Most Important Jiu Jitsu Techniques For A BJJ White Belt by John Danaher
Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics
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