Chaining Escapes From Bottom Pin in BJJ with Gordon Ryan

Overview

Gordon Ryan demonstrates chaining escapes from bottom side control. He explains how to handle an opponent who circles toward your hips to block the standard knee-elbow connection. The core strategy involves using a side kick to force a post, then switching direction to establish the side guard on the opposite side, allowing for a full recovery to open guard.

What's covered

1. 0:00Standard Side Guard Entry
2. 1:51Countering Hip Circles
3. 3:09Directional Switch Recovery

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Opposite Side Guard Recovery

   3:09 – 4:28·Side Control·Escape
2. 02
   Side Kick Counter to Hip Circle

   1:51 – 3:09·Side Control·Escape

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