Side Control Escape to Back
Useful for standard escapes when you have space. Leverages shoulder grips and head control to walk around the opponent's head to their back.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Grab both of the opponent's shoulders with your fingers.0:10
- 2Wave your hips and push the opponent's head away.0:30
- 3Thread your arm through the opponent's shoulder to lock their arm in place.0:40
- 4Walk around the opponent's head while keeping your head back.0:50
- 5Come up to your knees and finish in the back control position.1:15
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