A dominant position where the top player lies perpendicular across the opponent's chest, controlling them with pressure and preventing them from recovering guard.
Jiu jitsu positions are interconnected. Explore these related positions to expand your knowledge:
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From side control, isolate the arm and lock it with a figure-four, then rotate the shoulder to force a tap.
An intermediate escape from side control that uses a head bump to create space, then rolls to reclaim guard and resume control.
From side control, bridge to unbalance and roll your opponent over, reversing to the top for control.
Arm-in choke from side control; trap the neck with a threading arm and finish with a secure grip and squeeze.
A beginner-friendly side-control escape: frame the head, press on the near elbow to create space, then shrimp to recover guard.
A reactive escape from side control against an overhead arm: establish frames, hip-shift, and a leg-scissor to recover guard.
Shoulder lock from side control that isolates the arm and uses a figure-four grip to rotate the shoulder toward a submission.
From side control, create space, frame near the far hip, and slide the knee in to reestablish guard; a beginner-friendly escape in jiujitsu moves and bjj techniques.
Isolate the near arm from side control, step up, swing the leg over the head to lock, and finish without spinning with hip extension.
From side control, secure a gi collar grip and place the forearm across the neck to compress the carotids, aiming for a controlled submission.
From side control, isolate the arm and pivot the hips to hyperextend the elbow for a secure arm lock.
From side control, turn to face the head and wrap an arm around the neck to pin in a scarf hold, isolating the opponent.
From side control, step the near knee up to plant on the opponent’s belly, establishing knee-on-belly and solid top pressure.
From side control to mount: a step-by-step transition to top control; beginner-friendly and effective in gi and no-gi.
From side control, a step-by-step top-control transition into the North-South position, maintaining pressure to improve control and attack options.
An advanced transition from standard side control into a twist-based top position that isolates the torso and arm to set up the spinal twist.