Side Control Escape — Hip Switch Escape

The hipHip switchSwitch escapeEscape emphasizes quickly switching the hips to free trapped legs, creatingopening openingsopportunities to recover guard.

Shrimping

Speed and timing are critical to guard is a fundamental movement where the bottom player slides their hips away fromprevent the opponent whilefrom reinserting the legs to reestablish guard control. Both techniques are essential for managing side control, especially when the opponent is maintaining strong underhooksfollowing or cross-face pressure.countering.