Side Control Pressure with Both Arms Up
Maintain heavy pressure on opponent's arms and ribs in side control when both arms are up to limit mobility and open their defense for attacks.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Place your body on top of the opponent's arms to take away their ability to push.1:31
- 2Position your body so your hips and hipbone dig into the opponent's ribs near the beginning of their body.4:04
- 3Ensure your hips are slightly over your opponent so that when they move their hips, they drag you with them.3:00
- 4Avoid passing the opponent's elbows with your body.4:59
- 5Use your elbow to pop the opponent's elbow open and place a strong hand on top of their shoulder.5:43
- 6Keep your body touching the opponent's arm and hip, feeling their wrist with your body to maintain control.6:02
- 7Keep one arm free to attack while using the other arm to hold the opponent.6:27
- 8Slightly turn your body up to open space for attacks without locking yourself on the opponent.3:27
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