3 Part Technique - Use a strong bridge to try and escape the Side Control first. If the opponent counters by switching his base, you can rock your legs and use momentum to Sit Up. Now, you cannot gain the momentum to get on top, so the...

2 Part Technique - Escaping the Side Control using a Bridge Escape followed by another guard recovery technique when the opponent continues to force the guard pass.

3 Part Technique - The opponent has Side Control established. Bring your arms inside for support and lift your legs off the mat to help prevent the opponent from mounting. Use a strong bridge and extend your arms to create the space ne...

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from closing the distance and obtaining Side Control by posting with your arms and swinging your far leg inside. Now, if the opponent was able to establish Side Control, rock back and forth then ...

2 Part Technique - The opponent might prevent you from establishing Side Control by extending his arms out for a strong frame. Collapse and parry the posting arms by switching to your hip and continue to secure the position by using Un...

2 Part Technique - Immediately sprawl to prevent the opponent from securing a Single Leg against your Side Control. Establish a strong Front Headlock to control the situation. The Front Headlock is one of the best positions to take the...

2 Part Technique - Make a frame with your hands as a tool to create space to swim for an Under Hook . Bridge and press away to recover guard. The Single Leg vs Side Control requires two strong bridges. The first bridge is to establish ...

4 Part Technique - Before your opponent can establish his weight on your chest from side control, lock out your arms and brace against his pressure. Switch out your hands against his weight by replacing them with your inside leg on his...

3 Part Technique - Control the opponent's hip and head first before forcing Knee on Belly. Have the opponent carry more weight by not resting your foot on the mat. Reapply another grip behind the opponent's back collar, remove your Kne...

2 Part Technique - The Knee-On-Belly is a great position because it entices your opponent to escape, oftentimes leaving him vulnerable for a submission. If he tries to press you off by extending his near arm into your chest, capture it...

2 Part Technique - The Collar Choke from Knee-On-Belly is an important technique to master because it can open the door to even more submission opportunities when your opponent tries to defend it. You will need to make sure that your K...

3 Part Technique - Create attacking opportunities by transitioning to Knee on Belly. If the opponent freezes and doesn't react, force him to turn and expose his back.

2 Part Technique - Next in Henrique's Bridge Escape vs North South series is what to do when the opponent counters with Kesa-Gatame, or the Sit-Out Scarfhold. Use a quick bridge to lift his hips up off the mat, allowing your nearside k...