The Easy Way to Learn Side Control Escape

Overview

This instructional video breaks down side control escapes by focusing on progressive resistance. The instructor demonstrates three key positions: escaping from a half-escaped side control with an elbow frame, countering a hip switch by framing the ribs, and surviving a North South scramble. The core philosophy is to master escapes from the most difficult, fully locked-in positions first, making easier escapes feel automatic.

What's covered

1. 0:00Half-Escaped Side Control Escape
2. 2:05Countering the Hip Switch
3. 3:40North South Scramble Survival
4. 5:15Progressive Resistance Philosophy

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   North South Scramble Escape

   5:15 – 6:05·Side Control·Escape
2. 02
   Side Control Escape — Clasped Hands Counter

   2:05 – 3:10·Side Control·Escape
3. 03
   Side Control Escape — Half-Escaped Frame

   0:25 – 2:05·Side Control·Escape
4. 04
   Side Control Escape — Hip Switch Defense

   3:35 – 4:40·Side Control·Escape

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