Standing Headlock Escape to Side Control
Escape a standing headlock by creating a leg frame to stop the choke, waiting for the opponent to relax, then bridging and turning to take side control. Solves the problem of being choked or arm-locked by a larger opponent.
4 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Lock your hands together and place your foot on your knee to create a frame against the opponent's chest.1:40
- 2Wait for the opponent to relax their pull before initiating the bridge.3:00
- 3Bridge vertically with feet close to hips, then turn the opponent over.3:10
- 4Shrimp to your knees and establish a wide base in side control.4:30
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