Side Control

A dominant position where the top player lies perpendicular across the opponent's chest, controlling them with pressure and preventing them from recovering guard.

Gi Applicability:both
Position Type:Top Position

Moves from Side Control

Americana (Keylock)

A beginner-friendly shoulder lock from side control, focusing on wrist and elbow control to submit the opponent via shoulder pressure.

beginner
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Backward Roll Escape

Escape side control by creating space, bumping the opponent's head, and rolling back to insert your knee, transitioning to a better position.

intermediate
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Bridge and Roll Escape

Escape from side control using a bridge to off-balance your opponent, then roll to reverse positions. Effective in both Gi and No-Gi.

intermediate
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D'Arce Choke

A powerful side control submission targeting carotid arteries, effective in gi and no-gi BJJ, requiring precise arm placement and weight distribution.

advanced
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Elbow Push Escape

Learn to escape side control using a beginner-friendly technique that creates space by pushing your opponent's elbow and shrimping away.

beginner
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Ghost Escape

An advanced BJJ escape from side control using framing and a scissoring motion to regain guard or a better position.

advanced
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Kimura

Learn a shoulder lock from side control that exploits the shoulder's range, a key intermediate BJJ technique for both Gi and No-Gi.

intermediate
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Knee-In Escape

Learn to escape from side control by bridging, framing, and inserting the knee to recover guard, a vital beginner BJJ technique.

beginner
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Near-Side Armbar

This advanced arm submission from side control targets the near-side arm, enhancing your BJJ technique arsenal in both Gi and No-Gi formats.

advanced
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Paper Cutter Choke

An intermediate gi-only choke from side control, focusing on collar grip and forearm pressure for effective blood flow restriction.

intermediate
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Straight Armbar

An intermediate BJJ submission from side control, focusing on isolating and hyperextending the opponent's arm using precise control and pressure.

intermediate
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Transition to Kesa Gatame

Master this transition to enhance control and pressure from side control, crucial for intermediate BJJ practitioners.

intermediate
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Transition to Knee on Belly

Transition from side control to knee on belly to gain dominance in BJJ, suitable for beginners and usable in both Gi and No-Gi.

beginner
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Transition to Mount

Learn how to transition from side control to mount, a beginner-friendly BJJ move for gaining a dominant position.

beginner
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Transition to North-South

Transition from side control to a dominant position in BJJ by walking around the opponent's head, maintaining pressure, and controlling arms.

beginner
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Transition to Twister Side Control

Learn to transition from side control to a dominant position, enhancing your BJJ strategy with advanced techniques.

advanced
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