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Side Control Escape — Hand Wedge and Bridge

Used when already trapped in a tight squeeze. Uses a flat hand wedge and short bridges to create space for a deep underhook when the opponent relaxes their pressure.

youtube·3:505:59·Chewjitsu

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  1. 1Relax completely while the opponent is squeezing tightly.4:02
  2. 2Place a flat hand between your chests, pushing with the side of the hand.4:23
  3. 3Perform short, choppy bridges while pushing the hand toward the hip.4:36
  4. 4Secure the deep underhook on the lat once space is created.4:50
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