Side Control Escape — Hip Recovery
Used when you have space to create a hip escape. The core mechanism is using forearm frames to push the opponent's hips away while extending the leg to create a gap, allowing you to turn and recover guard.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Create space by shimmying your head and shoulders away from the opponent's hip, then drop your elbow to establish a hip frame.1:52
- 2Push the opponent's hips away using your forearm, keeping your arm bent.2:21
- 3Step your leg to the side, move your hips away, and turn to face the opponent.3:00
- 4Block the opponent's hip with your leg, turn to face them, and spread your legs.3:13
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