8/29/25

How to Escape Side Control in BJJ (Even If You're Flat and Stuck)

Getting stuck in side control isn't just frustrating — it's exhausting, and it’s probably costing you rounds. In this video, we break down the 3 biggest reasons your escapes aren’t working:

  • You're flat on your back with no frames.

  • You're not creating space between your hips and theirs.

  • You're panicking instead of escaping with purpose

I’ll walk you through a live 1-minute roll where I start on the bottom in side control against my coach. Using these core principles, I show exactly how to escape — with slow motion, freeze frames, and live analysis.

🧠 This isn’t another step-by-step technique video — this is how to actually make your escapes work against resistance.

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