Class Nine: Side Control in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Attacking.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals Program of Science of Jiu Jitsu Team developed by professor Mario Rodríguez

Summary

In this class we work on the principles and strategies for keeping the side control and attacking from it

Key concepts for side control retention:

Look for the cross face and the underhook
Understanding that we have to work to prevent the opponent turning to us and his hip escaping. And how underhook and crossface help to achieve this
Understanding the Weight Distribution relevance: for control and being aware of being rolled up. Importance of sprawling and being on your toes.
Main transitions : to Mount, to the Back and to Knee on the Belly.
Review of some the main submissions from side control : ( armbars (spinning and inverted), americana, kimura and baseball bat choke)

Videos and Resources

Some of the most used submissions in side control:

BJJ Fundamentals Program