Some CRITICAL side control tips

PM class

techniques-

-random takedowns
-bent armlock with one arm from side control/north south flow
-americana from hip switch move

notes-
-bent armlock variation can be done if they are defending tightly and you can't get a kimura, americana
-hip switch to clear arm and pin wrist in transition. other arm must already be hugging elbow and in position to finish the armlock.

rolling-

improving-
-the guard passing is going very well. lots of options opening up for me.

need to work on-
-chokes from back- try and finish the choke once it's sunk. had a sunken choke today but somehow didn't finish it cuz i was a bit off-balance
-side control- sometimes bringing head too high
-need to get good at quick darce from turtle
-need to get good at ten finger guillotine
-half guard- need to find options once i get solid lockdown. gotta transition from flat on back with lockdown (while crossfaced and underhooked) to on side and ready to sweep or at least replace guard.

move-specific-
-half guard bottom- lock out arm on hip on crossface side to create space
-need to dive for the brabo choke from turtle to get it deeper.
-101 pass is still the lead-in
-rnc option- darce from back
-strange "octopus half guard"- same move from yesterday- possible to sweep over by grabbing across lat (with lockdown is better)


the money tips-
-side control- try to get the crossface immediately once you pass.
-side control- hip to hip- is much better if you get off the ground with your hip- transfer weight to them.
-hip to hip- use to attack armlocks, don't stay there forever.
-reverse kesa gatame- only works if you get both arms isolated HIGH. don't try this if you're still low on the side mount.