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Side Control Escape — Hip Switch Defense

Defend the hip switch by scraping your elbow along the opponent's ribs/hips to frame, then using a forward shrimp or bridge to create space.

youtube·3:354:40·JonThomasBJJ

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  1. 1Scrape your elbow backward along the opponent's ribs or hips as they switch.4:15
  2. 2If they stay on the floor, perform a forward shrimp by turning your hips away.4:40
  3. 3If they load their weight on you, bridge straight up and slightly to the left.5:15
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The Easy Way to Learn Side Control Escape
The Easy Way to Learn Side Control Escape
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