Side Control Escape — Hip Switch Escape / Shrimp to Guard

The hip switch escape emphasizes quickly switching the hips to free trapped legs, creating openings to recover guard. Shrimping to guard is a fundamental movement where the bottom player slides their hips away from the opponent while reinserting the legs to reestablish guard control. Both techniques are essential for managing side control, especially when the opponent is maintaining strong underhooks or cross-face pressure.