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Side Control Escape — Clasped Hands Counter

When the opponent clasps their hands to prevent knee entry, block both hips with your knee and hand, then pivot out using the side of your foot on their hip.

youtube·2:053:10·JonThomasBJJ

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  1. 1Place your right knee on the bottom side of the opponent's hip.2:18
  2. 2Press your right hand onto their other hip to block both hips.2:24
  3. 3Pivot out and place the side of your foot on their hip.2:35
  4. 4Dip your head out and under their arm, then press with your foot to clear the leg.2:50
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The Easy Way to Learn Side Control Escape
The Easy Way to Learn Side Control Escape
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