Techniques
Transitions To
- Top Spider Guard to Side
- Top De La Riva to Side
- Top Leg Lasso to Side.
- Top X Guard to Side
Transitions From
Escapes
A big concept to understand side control escapes is to not allow your opponent to get you flat on your back. In general, you always want to be on your side with a frame of some sort keeping them away. You are not pushing them away. You are trying to scoot away from them.

Trap the Arm and Roll


Sleeve trap



Submissions




Cross Collar Choke from Side Control



Suzuki Armbar
Trucker Choke
Keenan Wristlock from Side Control





Submission Chains
- Americana – Suzuki Armbar – Kimura