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Side Control Escape — Half-Escaped Frame

Escape side control by maintaining a 90-degree elbow frame against the opponent's forearm and using the knee as a ram to create space, rather than trying to pass the leg through immediately.

youtube·0:252:05·JonThomasBJJ

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  1. 1Frame with your left forearm against the opponent's lower forearm, keeping the angle slightly above 90 degrees.0:50
  2. 2Connect your elbow and knee together to block the opponent's hip.1:08
  3. 3Use your knee like a ram to push against the opponent's hip and create space.1:30
  4. 4Throw your heel over the opponent's hip and retract your knee back to your chest.1:50
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The Easy Way to Learn Side Control Escape
The Easy Way to Learn Side Control Escape
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