Escape from Side Control (3)
A strategic escape from side control that utilizes the opponent's weight against them.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1You relax and keep your hands in the right places.0:44
- 2You flatten your legs and turn your hip to face your opponent.0:56
- 3You bring your knee up to their knee.1:03
- 4You push their leg open a few inches with your elbow.1:15
- 5You wait for them to try to mount you.1:20
- 6As they drive their knee over, you shrimp your knee under.1:30
- 7You can now take your leg out and transition to half guard.1:40
- 8If they switch to control one, you can adjust your position.1:50
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