Brazilian jiu-jitsu · Escapes

Escaping side control

Frame, bridge and shrimp to recover guard from under side control, then with resistance.

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Time
10 min
Players
2–30
Age
U8+
Area
Mat

Setup

  1. Pairs, one in side control on top.

How it runs

  1. Ten repetitions each: frame on the neck and hip, bridge, shrimp, knee in, recover guard.
  2. Then 60 seconds live: top holds, bottom escapes.
  3. Swap and repeat.

Coaching points

  • Frames first; never push with the hands.
  • Bridge into the partner, then shrimp away.
  • Get the knee between you and them.

Common mistakes

  • Pushing with straight arms.
  • Shrimping without bridging first.

Say it: “Frame, bridge, shrimp, knee.”

Make it harder

  • Top may transition to mount or knee-on-belly.
  • Escape to the back instead of guard.

Make it easier

  • Top at 50 percent.
  • Technique only, no live round.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.