Video: Framing for effective Side Control Escapes by The BJJ Project. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Escaping side control relies on frames at the neck and hip, then shrimping to replace your guard.
3 key details
- Forearm on the neck, other hand on the hip.
- Bridge into them first, then shrimp away.
- Fill the space with your knee immediately.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Frame shapes on the back
- 3:00Bridge then shrimp
- 2:00Knee insertion to guard
- 2:00Alternating sides at pace
- 1:00Neck stretch
Safety
Never push with straight arms against a heavy partner; frame with bones.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
