Side Control Attack Chain

Attack from side control... It shows you what submissions to go for based on how your opponent reacts w/ their arms. Think of it like a roadmap for finishing from top position

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  1. Side Control Attacks

    • most of the time you're in side control, a great position to attack from. your opponent is pinned and you have many options. watch their arms - their reactions will tell you which submission to use. switch if it stalls

  2. Kimura

    • If they frame, from here, is a shoulder lock. you trap their arm between your legs and control their wrist. it's a strong control that can lead to several finishes

  3. Straight Arm Lock

    • Usually When they straighten their arm to defend the Kimura, you can attack the elbow. Control their wrist and use your body to apply pressure straight down on their elbow joint. Don’t force it

  4. Americana

    • Once set, also called the keylock. when they bend their arm upwards, you can isolate it and rotate their wrist toward their head. puts pressure on their shoulder. timing beats strength

  5. Arm-In Triangle

    • When they connect their hands over their head, you can trap one arm and their head with your legs. Squeeze your knees together to choke them. Timing beats strength

  6. Super Ezekiel

    • From here, usually a powerful choke from side control. you use your sleeve to apply pressure to their neck. it's sneaky and can catch people by surprise

  7. North South Choke

    • you slide up to north-south position and apply a choke across their neck. it's very tight and hard to escape once locked in

  8. Baseball Choke From Knee On Belly

    • from knee on belly, you grip their collar like holding a baseball bat. you then drop to the side and finish the choke with a twisting motion. timing beats strength

  9. Arm In Triangle

    • From here, similar to the other arm-in triangle, but from a different angle. you trap their arm and head between your legs and squeeze for the submission

  10. Canto Choke

    • if it shows up, a collar choke from side control. you need to get deep grips on their collar and use your body weight to apply pressure to their neck. angle matters

  11. Gift Wrap

    • Quick note: You trap their arm behind their back, giving you great control. From here you can attack their neck or set up other submissions

  12. Americana

    • Key detail: from the canto choke position, if they defend the choke, you can switch to an americana on the near arm. control their wrist and rotate

  13. Low Kuzure Kesa Gatame

    • A variation of side control where you have your head low. It's very controlling and sets up arm attacks well

  14. Arm Bar

    • Key detail: from low kuzure kesa, you can transition to an arm bar. isolate their arm between your legs and extend your hips to finish

  15. Americana

    • Usually Another Americana option from Low Kuzure Kesa. The low position gives you good leverage for shoulder lock

  16. Kuzure Kesa Gatame

    • The broken scarf hold. You have head and arm control from the side. It's a strong position that leads to several attacks

  17. Americana

    • From side control, you can attack an Americana. Control their wrist and rotate their arm for the shoulder lock. Angle matters

  18. Spinning Arm Bar

    • when they hide their arm down toward their waist, you can spin around to catch an arm bar. it's a flashy but effective move

  19. Straight Arm Bar

    • Usually When they straighten their arm, you can attack a straight arm bar. Control their wrist and use your body to apply pressure to their elbow

  20. Near Side Arm Across My Waist

    • Most of the time They put their near arm across your waist. is often a setup for them to escape, but you can attack from here too

  21. Bread Cutter Choke

    • Once set, from when their arm is across your waist, you can attack the bread cutter choke. use your forearm across their neck like cutting bread

  22. Spinning Arm Bar

    • From Kuzure Kesa, you can spin for an arm bar. It requires good timing but can catch people off guard

  23. North South Kimura

    • Often From Kuzure Kesa, you can transition to north-south and attack a Kimura. It's a very strong position for submission

  24. Kesa Gatame

    • Quick note: The scarf hold. You have their head and arm trapped. It's a classic position that's very controlling and leads to submissions. Don’t force it

  25. Ezekiel Choke

    • Once set, from kesa gatame, you can attack an ezekiel choke. use your sleeve to apply pressure to their neck. it's simple but effective. don’t force it

  26. Fist Choke

    • Quick note: When they block your Ezekiel attempt, you can switch to a fist choke. Make a fist and drive it into their neck. Don’t force it

  27. Knee Crook Arm Bar

    • Key detail: often from kesa gatame, you can attack an arm bar using your knee in their armpit. it's a tight finish that's hard to escape

  28. Americana With Leg

    • when they bring their arm up to defend the knee crook arm bar, you can use your leg to help finish an americana. it adds extra leverage. timing beats strength

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