🥋 5-Tech Friday: Side Control Submissions

What up Flowrollers! It’s time for 5-Tech Friday…

Today’s theme is side control submissions. Even though Craig Jones is not a fan of this position, for most mere mortals it’s a great spot to hang out in.

In my experience though, the tricky part about side control is advancing from position to submission. At some point you’ve gotta give your opponent a little space in order to free your hands and attack. Check out these 5 tried and true options for submitting from side control:

1. Armbar from side control? You betcha, and Demian Maia shows how. Watch here.

2. Andre Galvao shows his favorite side control subs. Watch here.

3. I love Darce chokes from side control. They’re low risk and transition to other positions easily. Check out ZombieProof’s tips on them. Watch here.

4. The papercutter is a great way to get your opponent moving when they’re on bottom. Jeff Glover shows how to execute it perfectly. Watch here.

5. I know you probably don’t think of triangles as a go-to submission from side control, but they are surprisingly effective. I’ve been setting up this one shown by ADCC Champ Bodoni a ton lately. Watch here.

Want to go deeper? Check out Side Control Setups & Submissions By Bernardo Faria over at BJJ Fanatics.

Have a great weekend, and give these techniques a try at open mat 🤙