BJJ Simple Steps to Escape Bottom Side Control

This is the concept I use whenever I find myself flattened in bottom side control.

Now, the number one way to not be flattened in bottom side control is to not lie flat when someone passes your guard.

My observation is that being flattened is often a convention, where we think “oh, they are passing me, I need to defend from side control” and then we lie flat and assume a defensive posture.

So… don’t do this!! When your guard is being passed, you have 3 seconds to move to a different position, such as turtle, to avoid losing points. Never go flat to your back!

But, if you find yourself flat on your back, here is what you can do:

• Bottom
• Side Control