Cheating side control escapes

AM class

techniques-
-ankle pick
-outside hook trip
-ankle pick/hook trip combo

rolling

worked a lot to take the back. worked on some sweeps.

the elevating hooks is golden. i was able to hit a few sweeps off of that premise alone.

figured out a new possibility- omoplata from half butterfly guard. push the head. bring the shin over, control and establish the omoplata.

n/s guillotine- must clear arm and come over shoulders. easier with no gi.

head control was key in stopping the pass, again. as was freeing my limbs.

a new move- triangle from upside down guard. free up space with arms from n/s, insert hook in opposite armpit, spin into triangle. gotta figure out the spin and get it automatic.

an important principle- beginning to escape side control AS they pass. don't accept the side control and let them take position with you flat on your back with four points on the mat (two shoulders, two feet). at least come to your side and start working the underhook. if worst comes to worst and they get to side control, don't give up the "landing pad"- protect with strong posture with forearms.

the transition is not the time to relax. you must move here, otherwise it will be 10x harder to do anything once you start getting controlled.

there are times when you can relax more and times when you must commit to moving.