Side Control basics

positions 1-4

-weight centered on opponent's torso
-hip or shoulder driving in face
-something next to hip
-constant pulling with arms

mobility is key. control opponent before trying to submit them.

position 1
-escapes- underhook and come to knees, forearm in throat, bridge and replace guard

position 2 has most pulling power.
-escapes- (slightly free head) bridge with forearm in throat to replace guard, bridge and roll combos, maybe underhook and come to knees if you can get your head free

position 3 is best for preventing guard replacement. can be used to set up n/s.
-escapes- far arm duck under and push off body (pendulum legs)- spinning past n/s and into open guard, underhook and come to knees

position 4
-escapes- nearside arm pushes off opponent's shoulder- pendulum legs and spin past n/s and to open guard (or to knees), or underhook and come to knees, or reverse sit out