Auckland Kids Bjj - Training Report Side Control

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training Report

Focus: Side Control Positions and Escapes

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Techniques Covered:

1. Side Control Positions:
• We worked on three different side control positions, emphasizing control and transitioning between them.
1. Traditional Side Control: Focused on maintaining chest-to-chest pressure, securing head and arm control.
2. Modified Side Control (Kesa Gatame): Used an underhook or headlock grip with a focus on pinning the opponent’s shoulders.
3. Reverse Side Control: Positioned facing the legs, creating opportunities for transitioning to mount/back.
2. Escaping Side Control:
• Elbow Escape: Practiced using the elbow escape to create space and regain guard or half guard. Key points included:

• Positioning the inside elbow between your body and the opponent's hips.
• Using hip movement to create space.
• Shrimping (hip escape) to recover guard or half guard.

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Key Points:

• Control: Ensuring pressure is maintained in each position while avoiding over-committing weight.
• Escapes: The focus was on using the elbow escape effectively by timing it during transitions or when the opponent adjusts their weight.
• Situational Sparring: Drilled side control escapes under live resistance, focusing on staying calm under pressure.

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Notes for Improvement:

• Continue drilling the elbow escape for fluidity.
• Practice transitioning between different side control positions to improve fluid control over the opponent.

Next Steps:

• Focus on improving defence against side control submissions.
• Work on alternative escapes from different side control variants.

This report summarizes the technical aspects of today's session and highlights areas for further improvement.