Side Control Escape — Knee-to-Elbow Fulcrum
Escapes side control by raising the near leg to block the mount, using the opponent's elbow as a pivot point to create lateral space, and angling the hips out to slip free.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Raise the near leg high while keeping the arm inside the opponent's chin.0:37
- 2Connect your raised knee to the opponent's elbow that is underneath their body.1:10
- 3Step your foot out and raise your elbow above your head while moving your hip out.1:22
- 4Push off the floor and angle your knee inward, keeping it low initially to slide under.1:36
- 5Move your foot out and your elbow up, keeping your knees high as you exit.2:18
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