In this series, I want to show you some of the techniques I've used over the years, including some I've used successfully for a decade.
I've also made a video of some of the movements you will utilise heavily; not just in escaping Side control, but also in terms of Open Guard Retention!

In this video, I'll show you two basic movements you should really strive to get good at, as they're crucial to escaping Side Control - they're also important movements in terms of retaining Open Guard

In this video, we look at a side control escape utilised by Lachlan Giles, that functions well in both Gi and No-Gi; particular emphasis is placed on proper framing and judicious use of a strong Butterfly Hook.

In this video, we'll go over a very simple yet effective escape from side control I picked up back in 2013 and have been using with a great deal of success. The underhook and positioning of your hips are the two keys to making this work!

In this video, we take a look at an unorthodox way of reclaiming guard and escaping side control. This is something I learned from Chiu Kwong Man of Chiu BJJ - he'd dubbed it the "Fetal Guard" but that name makes me uncomfortable, so I've opted for "Sleeping Guard" instead.