Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the most practical and effective fighting disciplines known to humans. BJJ allows a smaller person to win fights against bigger and stronger people through strategy, technique, use of leverage and biomechanical advantages.
Elbow Push Side Control Escape
Our Favorite Side Control Escape. Works like a charm!
Marcelo escapes Side Control after his frames collapse or get deflected:
If your opponent wriggles his or her shoulders free from your hands and lands at your side, keep them away from holding your head with a Cross-Face.
If they land next to you on their knees, shift out from underneath and make a grip on the triceps for the Elbow Push Escape.
If they land on their hip for a Modified Scarf-Hold, apply a collar tie and sit upright; pummel a Butterfly-Hook along with an Under-Hook to recover back your position.
If your opponent wriggles his or her shoulders free from your hands and lands at your side, keep them away from holding your head with a Cross-Face.
If they land next to you on their knees, shift out from underneath and make a grip on the triceps for the Elbow Push Escape.
If they land on their hip for a Modified Scarf-Hold, apply a collar tie and sit upright; pummel a Butterfly-Hook along with an Under-Hook to recover back your position.
Marcelo Garcia
A highly decorated competitor, Garcia is widely considered to be one of the best grapplers in the world and arguably the best pound for pound submission grappler.
