Side Control Escape to Side Guard
Escape side control by connecting your knee to the opponent's hip and your elbow to their arm, creating a V-shape frame. This structure neutralizes their crossface and underhook, allowing you to pump your hip out and transition to offense.
6 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Place your left knee directly on the opponent's hip.1:50
- 2Frame strongly with your left hand against the opponent's head/neck.2:30
- 3Shrimp your right foot away while keeping the left knee high on the hip.2:35
- 4Invert your left knee so it is lower than your left foot.2:50
- 5Pump your heel toward your butt repeatedly.3:05
- 6Separate the opponent's hands and reinforce frames.3:30
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