3 super magical side control escapes

These bjj side control escapes have helped me out many times. I actually got hit with this technique when I was a blue belt and adopted it in my game. The key is just getting enough movement to make them post their hand out. After that you are free to move again.
If they do not post their hand out it should be fairly easy to finish the first arm roll escape. Again the key is momentum so I have to follow through without stopping. Otherwise this Escape will be extremely hard and will become a muscle move rather than actual technique.
By locking out the arm when you do the big wave you are stopping them from just squeezing you back down to the mat so be sure to really drill this detail in your head if you plan on using it!
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[@ericm13456]

It's like KZbin knows where I've been getting crushed recently and recommends the perfect video. Thanks!

[@KellyAnotherAdventure]

Me too!

[@bezbeanzjett195]

Yep

[@connork319]

2:40

[@kap563]

Omg escapes for days!

[@masterfox6303]

Bro I know you posted this a year ago. But SAAAAAME AF

[@mattmgarza]

1st move: 0:08 2nd move: 1:23 3rd move: 2:17

[@admiralsuperior3]

Thanks

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

MVP

[@gpcm9226]

What's missing from most youtube BJJ videos is live sparring at full speed to show the move against someone who is actively trying to keep side control for example.

[@kingmany1]

Motion seconded

[@SOG-xb4qh]

Denied

[@southisaac]

This gives me hope. I always feel helpless when I’m in side control.

[@koengreen2540]

I always hope they go for kimura cause I can only escape from there 😂😂

[@seabreezewindowcoverings3257]

Used the initial technique and it worked so well I haven't had a chance to use the others yet! Rolled the first three people directly to side control. It was almost too easy! Amazing instruction! Thank you as this has helped my game!

[@dxnte9522]

Thanks for confirming this 🤟🏾now I’ll be useing

[@jonaswesley2658]

The first position only works if the guy you're rolling with is not that good. Because anyone above a white belt would always go for an underhook and wouldn't just lay on top of you with no control.

[@NegatingSilence]

I watched this video one time a few years ago and I escape side control like 70% of the time by using that thing where you flip them over and reverse the position. They never think it's going to happen, and even when they know me and know that I do it all the time, they still don't think it's going to work on that particular occasion.

[@aidenog7380]

I’d say ur very unpredictable that’s why they can’t stop it

[@damianbeattie91]

in all these escapes, your arm was free and you were able to get your elbow inside. (right arm on the last escape). a good side control wouldnt let you get your elbow in. please demo one like this

[@Hardcore_Ant]

In this case it's up to you to create space for yourself. Try short hip bumps, or push their hips with your forearm

[@zplitterz]

for me it was about not letting it get that bad. if it is, my arm is I'm the best place it can be to then hip jump like suggested above and improve the position even slightly. I have a blue belt for awhile but this helped me alot.

[@buttscooter420]

Are you talking about the arm that's framing on the neck (white belt here)

[@patlam1180]

@@buttscooter420 yes he is talking about the arm under the neck. To get it there your heel of your foot should be as close to your butt. Say your left arm wants to be under the kneck that left arm draws a rainbow over and above you right shoulder at the same time you thrust your hips up (this is were your heel to the butt comes into it) this creates space for a short period of time window wipe your left forearm under the chin but dont give your triceps as you can get arm triangled. Make sure you flare your forearm on the throat to create space.

[@DanSFSD]

I’ve been doing and teaching bjj for a long time and this is still one of my favorite videos on KZbin. This will make almost anymore better at bjj if they haven’t seen it.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment Dan!🤙🏻

[@dxnte9522]

I’m just seeing this now I’m excited for my class tomorrow

[@alrumuller9300]

We were drilling sidemount escapes literally just last night and now this comes up. One of our guys has the tightest sidemount I have ever seen. He tucks his top elbow behind his knee and squeezes with both, while doing a cup-hold and pulling inwards on the far shoulder. While he does that, he locks himself down on you completely, but you aren’t escaping.

[@Seqtopus]

I'm a white belt that's been having trouble escaping half guard. I brought the "waive to the camera" technique into open mat and it worked like a charm. Thank you.

[@crokengaming]

I cannot freaking wait to try these! I'm 6', 194 lbs (white belt)....but getting stuck in side control and cannot escape from almost anyone, whether they be larger or smaller; apparently I have a weak back or something, but bridging & shrimping (especially getting to my side) seems impossible for me. These look like they may work really well for me. I cannot WAIT to try. Thank you sir!

[@LynchByInch]

this shit saved my ass today!!!! thanks Chad!! worked so easily blew my mind

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

LynchByInch haha awesome! Glad I could help🤙

[@DevilFrog61]

He wasn’t lying, these are magical.

[@blackhatstudios5673]

Just trained with him yesterday at bjj Columbus, he’s amazing!

[@bodyboardingtoday4897]

"Everybody fight, nobody quit!" Good training gentlemen. 👊😎

[@christianthames2302]

Love your instructionals man. You're great at teaching.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thank you!

[@aliciaheitz2802]

We all struggle in side control. It’s why it’s an effective position for the opponent. These techniques are great. Thank you!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for your comment Alicia!

[@Apolarcat]

Watched this video the morning of practice and used the first one very effectively in a roll.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Nice!!! Thanks for the comment Connor.

[@Apolarcat]

@@ChadtheBeastHardy I still use it!

[@jakubkalina1158]

These have long been my preferred methods of side control escape. A lot of opponents won't expect it either.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ryanbethel158]

Dude, thank you for this video. I struggle with side control so much and I hit that first escape in class this morning. Felt incredible.

[@jiujitsukitty9319]

Exactly what I needed! I'm always the smallest one rolling and this helps

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Hope it helped! Thanks for the comment🤙🏻

[@lovinthe1320]

Thanks, Chad. Im about 8 months into training and trying to play open guard. Obviously a huge learning curve here. Keep getting smashed in side control. Looking forward to giving these a try. No Liabilities! 😎

[@chadmichaels1896]

I hope you are still training should be a blue belt or close to it by now! Keep us updated. OSS!!! 🤙❤️👊

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment man! Hope you are still at it!🤙🏻

[@visible8524]

Thanks guys this helped me a lot in sparring I was able to get a stripe on my belt for jujitsu. our ranks go by stripe on belt on a little black strip thanks so much

[@SpaceCityGuard]

I’m gonna give this I try. I’ve been doing so good at surviving side control but now I need to learn how to get out.

[@shamankia]

I had the chance to teach over the holidays as our instructors were busy... and I used these exact techniques and 1 or two others for a side control two day mini seminar. They are really working for myself and some students as well. You've passed on some great wisdom in your techniques and words. Thank you sir!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

shamankia thank you for watching!

[@papateewhenua1087]

Gonna try this out tomorrow...usually l have big plans after watching some KZbin videos only to completely mess it up in a live roll ..im quietly confident though

[@frigglediggle2]

I have only had 1 jiu jitsu class so far and i am already here getting a head start for the next practice session. We are not good enough to roll yet, but we like to wrestle from the different positions. Christ, Jiu jitsu is addictive.

[@Josue-rd5gt]

Binky Bones it sure is, in the beginning, I was going 6 times a week , M-W-F during lunch and the fundamentals classes M, F night and then the 90 min Saturday class. I wanted to get as much mat time as possible. Once I fractured my rib and had a QL injury and was out 2.5 months, I dropped to 3x-4x a week. My 12 & 7 year old daughters do BJJ and oldest also does Mauy Thai so I practically live at the gym.

[@feelsman7837]

@@Josue-rd5gt awesome

[@fromthegamethrone]

Searching and Searching and Searching on youtube for literal YEARS and finally a good Side Control Tut

[@eschelar]

Dude this is what I have.been looking for for ages. Simple no gi methods for escaping side control. Gonna try the fuck out of this tomorrow morning. I am a stocky dude but I keep getting stuck with a beginner guy who is over 300lb and he only knows side control. And I don't have any good escapes from side control. So I wriggle and get absolutely flattened for 5 minutes or so and then I am exhausted. It has been almost 2 weeks and everything I have tried has failed. All the videos require ideas that don't involve a 315 lb monster leaning his shoulder on your throat and chest to chest and arms clinging to your neck in a death grip. And half them are gi. This stuff though, sensible and looks like it will actually work on guys of all sizes. Thanks man Subbed

[@guilhermemrdeath]

Plain and simple don't let a 300 lbs guy pass your guard 😆😆😆

[@eschelar]

@@guilhermemrdeath I'll remember to say that to all the 165lb guys while I'm pressure passing them. I'm around 235-240 and muscular. For the record, after a few weeks of trying this, the most reliable escapes have been just the basic hip escape and a little bit some stuff from Brian Peterson. I've only ever managed to get the sweep of this in drilling. I'm white belt and kinda slow though. hahaha

[@guilhermemrdeath]

@@eschelar I have been using these escapes in the last week and they have been working well for me especially the sweep, but it is nearly impossible hit it in a guy that is much stronger and heavier and I am 130lbs guy, so every body is bigger than me, but I could hit it sometimes times in training.

[@tapoutrobby1843]

Amazing! I have such a hard time getting out of the more experienced guys side control. So I'll be sure to use these techniques to get out now. BIG thank you beast!!!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thank you for your comment!

[@glennrudzik1007]

Chad, man thank you so much for the side mount escapes, can’t wait to use them on the mats! Really appreciate it!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Any time! Thank you for your comment Glenn🤙🏻

[@davidownzu]

chad the beast coming through with the clutch escapes! thanks man

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thank you for your comment David!💪🏻

[@Discipline_equals_freedom]

I’m going to try these out tomorrow at class. It was great meeting you. Best of luck, hopefully you’ll be getting after it soon.

[@Ambitionmma]

Awesome techniques!!

[@erock64]

Great video , to the point , video angles , audio ! I enjoy finding these gems, and I watch them over and over I am becoming a fan

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Eric Smidt thanks for watching!🤙

[@charlesherbe2589]

Wow, used the first technique and worked so easily.....it was so cool. Thanks!

[@charlesherbe2589]

This 59 yr old needs all the the help I can get ..... love the techniques ..thanks so much!

[@seancavey5220]

This was great. Keep them coming Chad.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment Sean🤙🏻

[@thegreygrappler6280]

Great video, thanks

[@ers8754]

Tried the techniques. Result: they work! Thank you! 😁

[@Jo-ym6id]

Chad man, i watched heaps of side control escape vids. these were the easiest to understand , you're a awesome coach

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Jo thanks Jo!

[@fatgirlboy9341]

Straight to action. No bs. 3 mins 3 techniques nice.

[@jrocha4167]

Awesome moves thanks !

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@HarshZCB]

I found these extremely useful

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Happy to help! Thanks for the comment!

[@hotredtiger316]

The very last side control escape you did looks like high-low guard from the Gracie Jiu Jitsu curriculum. Now that I’ve seen you do it, I feel more confident about drilling that and the other sweeps/reversals you demonstrated. Thanks!

[@J.N.R.Doyal86]

Simple and effective! Thank you sir!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Any time. Thanks for the comment!

[@michaelhyland942]

im gonna spam this move this week. i've been getting crushed by guys much bigger than me! cant wait to try

[@tinniemc]

Real slick escapes, I will definitely give them a go. Number 2 is really cool

[@khanofkhans6546]

Awesome techniques. Thanks!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Septynor]

PERFECT. Love that escape to armbar, gonna try it out myself soon

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@lumiii_-]

These techs should be white belt prerequisite moves, they're SO GOOD 🔥 game changer for sure :)

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment Adam!

[@Stargazerz]

Thanks for this. I'll have to try this ASAP. Loved you in Boardwalk Empire BTW.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

😂😂😂 thanks for the laugh and comment 🤙🏻💪🏻

[@pierrebridenne8870]

Excellent ! Thanks from France !

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Pierre Bridenne thanks for watching 🤙✊

[@marios6524]

Thank you sir.. I was really need these kind of escape.. You make me happy.. Have a great day.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

I’m happy to make you happy! Thanks for the comment Mario!

[@thomcelis5597]

This is golden bro

[@conor-_C]

You make this look so easy

[@silverhaze2732]

Last one is awesome! Thanks bro

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@RTSurf5000]

Great easy to follow instructions Chad! Thank you so much. Time for me to drill all 3!!!!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment Todd!

[@DaddyHexler]

Awesome thanks man

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

Am I the only one who still struggles in side control here!! :..(

[@joshdeets1584]

Tony Fernandez No, you’re not alone Bro. Lol

[@vanyaz4445]

Tony Fernandez nope :)

[@Krissada1000]

me too :)

[@hanishv9156]

Not at all , i see stars LOLLL

[@curious_ember]

Nope, got killed by a wreslter today. After watching this one thing i did is exactly what he said to avoid. Might try again in a bit against the same guy and see if i can get the transition

[@JDG.RealEstate]

I’m having so much trouble in side control. I can’t wait to try these tomorrow

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Hope it helped! Thanks for the comment🤙🏻

[@jimtoots8789]

Thank you Chad this video is really helpful

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Jim Toots glad I could help!

[@isisdaddy1]

Thank you sir. Easy tutorial. Great tutorial.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@climbhigh777]

Chad! I've been using these, they're great brah!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

climbhigh777 glad they are working for you. Thanks for watching!🤙

[@jedsanford7879]

these are great thanks

[@ianlawlerathlete6760]

Great stuff Professor! Thank you

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment man!💪🏻

[@ChristopherRockhill]

These are awesome.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@guilhermemrdeath]

Great stuff worked well for me

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Happy to help! Thanks for the comment🤙🏻

[@orion1204]

Thanks for the great content.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

P E R E Z thank you for watching 🤙

[@nike4685]

Great techniques

[@crazygreek6341]

The first one might also work great for a flytrap setup - great stuff man

[@santitofelipe6283]

Woww - This guy is Good! The best I've seen so far!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thank you for the comment santito!

[@jedidiah4004]

You're a wizard harry

[@borborygmus5873]

I spent more time stuck in side control than I do in my own house.

[@MM-ho1rw]

Thanks! Brilliant tips for a new white belt like me.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thank you for the comment! Hopefully you are a blue belt now!🤙🏻

[@kdb560]

Thanx Chad, I much prefer these escapes against a larger opponent as opposed to the "hip-away-then-suck-in-my-btm-leg" since inevitably, their knee sticks to my hip even when I shrimp away and blocks my attempt to scoot my left under them and place them in full or half guard. Can't wait to try these!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Hope they helped! Thanks for the comment!

[@guilloub71]

Great vid chad.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Guillo Uribe thank you!

[@itscork]

Nice job Chad! You make it look so easy brother.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@lozthistleton2905]

Good vid mate!

[@rozennbergfridi9206]

Really awesome escapes. Thank you man I needed this. Osss

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Happy to help! Thank you for the comment🤙🏻

[@ScoxGungFu]

I'm trying these tonight fo sho. Thanks bruv

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@javzee2315]

I ve been watching this video 2x a week for the last 3 weeks

[@SabeelCombatives]

Good tips, thanks.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@dg-re6bu]

Excellent!!

[@scottanderson2796]

Love the escapes OSS 🤙

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment Scott!

[@ryanpatterson3900]

This is exactly what I need to try against my 300lbs training partner. Thanks Chad! Just found the channel.

[@brainchigger666]

This video is amazing. Thanks.

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

brainchigger666 thank you for watching🤙

[@ProfessorBulletMG]

Outstanding!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@samontenegro]

Very informative, Nice and short. Keep up the great job and thank you!!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Beto Montenegro thanks for watching!

[@raymondr2821]

Thank you awesome techniques 💪👍👍👍

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

R R thank you for watching!

[@hellozadfafeq]

Wow, these are awesome.. Thanks!

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Bruno thank you for watching!

[@-Bob12345]

Nice video bro

[@jamiecarter59]

Wow great vid

[@zMaximoGamer]

Very nice!!!

[@harageilucid4352]

Thank you!

[@gamerguy3914]

When I was training at Bas Rutten Academy Ca the side control sweep no one saw coming!

[@randalevans1441]

This is magic...super magic

[@Joeyace665]

Bang on, thanks 👍

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment!

[@fuckbeingbroke2]

Thank you !!!

[@jdt8983]

Deceptively simple thank you

[@marcdavis4509]

Great content, may I suggest having contrasting colors for the rash guards in your demos. It makes it easier to see

[@ChadtheBeastHardy]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah I messed up in a few of my videos. I never think of it until it’s to late haha I’ve made note of it now days.