I'm Ashamed at How Effective this Side Control Escape Is

[@hari9885]

Thank you for being so generous with your instruction Dom. As a working class white belt with a family and not much money or time to spare I really appreciate what you do here on KZbin. 🙏Thank you

[@DubiousDom]

You’re very welcome man. I remember being a new white belt and being so hungry for any information, I’m glad I can help!

[@MidlifeMark]

My thoughts exactly.

[@romanyoung2272]

Same story except I just got my blue belt hard at it in my free time but after 4 years it's paid off.

[@mowgli123456789]

I wish I could like this video twice. Not just for the great technique / instruction, but for not begging for likes / subscriptions at the start of the video before showing anything! this is content done right! Great stuff man, keep it coming !

[@DubiousDom]

Thank you so much man!

[@dianecenteno5275]

Great instruction! Old school technique I learned in Judo training in my much younger days. Nice the way you hit the fine points that most people try to muscle through.👍💮

[@jodybond]

Dom, I've seen some others here make the same remarks, but they really bear repeating. Your videos are on-point. Solid techniques. And your instruction style is above and beyond. Seriously. I'm a brown belt who's 12 years in and you're not only helping me with my own game but helping me with my teaching skills. I love that your videos cover techniques, live rolls / throws, and feedback sessions where you're guiding students as they practice. Awesome content! Thank you again!

[@DubiousDom]

Thank you Jody! I really appreciate that, I'm trying my best haha. Thanks for watching man

[@jiujitsustudent604]

Dom is the GOAT! (Greatest Of All Teachers) Seriously though, you are one hell of an instructor. I wish I could train where you teach.

[@DubiousDom]

Haha I don’t know about that, but I appreciate the compliment! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@bananapatch9118]

I’m a 60 year old white belt. Flexibility is challenging, like bringing my heels close to my butt….feels like my knees are going to pop. It’s getting better but will take time. Love this escape !

[@josegm9558]

You're one of the best instructors I've ever seen on KZbin by far. Good job and congratulations. Greetings from Spain!

[@anderandersson5229]

You are the most inspirational of all the proffesors online.. and i watch alot :) great content man! Love from Sweden

[@DubiousDom]

That’s so kind, thank you sir 🙏🏽

[@PaulWrightDirector]

Oh man! Been trying this for a while with no joy and then it happened! What a joyous feeling. Thanks!

[@paulmoore3319]

The basics are so critical. Excellent details. I’m guessing your professor is very proud!

[@Slamminbassplayer]

That is one smooth ass bridge. I think we can all do better on our bridges. Thanks you got the great video! Osss.

[@JFrazier918]

Great breakdown! How good of an instructor is Dom! 🙏

[@avidanelkin9062]

Awesome technique and solid explanation. I hit the Turkish Get Up escape all the time, which is just taking him over your lap in the other direction - this will make a great combo, where if I can't hit one, I can use it to bait the other.

[@grigelkotten]

I think the details on proper bridging is good enough in itself. I find myself executing it poorly, and see it taught badly aswell too often. Will work on it. Thanks for everything you're doing dom!

[@pymebones]

I also learned proper bridging mechanics from a danaher DVD and it changed the effectiveness of my bridges completely. This video teaches it quite well, so expect to see a change for the better in your bridges. Another thing I've found very useful is to do a shitty small popping bridge as a feint followed immediately by a well executed bridge. They react to the first one and think they are safe, so they don't expect the second one. It works 99% of the time for me.

[@dr.dylansgame5583]

@@pymebones Yeah i feel that last part even though all my fighting forms are simplistic. I mix in feints and other tiny motions constant stance and guard switches which I've practiced now my friends i spar with can't seem to figure me out anymore.

[@1deaver]

I've been doing a basic form of this technique that works a good bit of times, but your pin and wedge will step it up alot for me, thank u

[@emilioz8405]

This is my favorite so far, but I always leave my left hand on the head and muscle it. Now, I see my mistakes. Thank you for this video and doing it step by step. Awesome work

[@powelldiesel7422]

Subscribed. I will add this to my cross side escape bag

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Awesome 😀

[@GavinM47]

Hi Dom, used this at my academy this evening, worked first time! Many thanks!

[@anthonybruno6439]

Super interesting techniques with all details, this is vzry useful, thanks.

[@DubiousDom]

You’re welcome!

[@i8fish]

Can’t wait to try this out. Your instructionals on BJJ fanatics are all priceless. Great work!

[@DubiousDom]

Appreciate that man! I’ve been meaning to make some more 🤔

[@justinhill1337]

@@DubiousDom any chance of a JJX course in the future?

[@DubiousDom]

@@justinhill1337 yes possibly!

[@gerardocruz4062]

So dope ! I've been using this move for years but never seen a video on it. Thank you for the great video!

[@briedcan]

I started doing this recently after seeing Craig Jones hit it in training footage. The only thing he does differently is he uses his inside leg to step over and trap their leg that is by the hips. Really helps to collapse the base. I taught it in class about a month ago. I have lower belts sweeping people that they shouldn't be able to sweep.

[@guam58]

@Lucas lopes invert? Can you explain?

[@matthewg4882]

@@guam58 sweep is when you have a guard established and use it to go from bottom to top position. an inversion is when you do not have a guard but do something to go from bottom to top. in point systems usually only a sweep is scored (could be wrong on this last point but I think its true)

[@jonathanwilliams1746]

You mean reversal

[@paulsullivan8629]

Excellent details from start to finish, thank you for the video

[@makavelibranded]

Thanks Dom! Always dropping the goods. From the basics to the advanced stuff.

[@Oldmanbraun]

Good production quality, excellent advice (as far as this noob can tell), concise yet detailed. Subscribed.

[@brianswift8579]

😀..Hey Dom...thanks for this....I used this on Monday and it work beautifully!..

[@JoseRodriguez-yp2ss]

Thank you for breaking the technique down step by step. Much appreciated. Love your channel

[@EphenStephen]

Thank you! I am SO going to use this in the next class. 🙏

[@JorvikFitness]

This was one of the first escapes I learnt (nearly ten years ago), but totally forgot about it, thank you for the reminder.

[@Alda1981]

i used to do it on my own this one. It's kind like a scissor sweep but with hip and hand. good to see its actually embraced by a black belt.

[@MegaAwsometurtle]

I've been doing a slightly different version of this naturally for about a year now and everyone in my gym looks at me weird everytime I try it like I can only do it because I'm flexable and it's not a legit move.. im happy to see someone else doing it and that cam explain to me the finer details! 😃🥋💯

[@fordguyfordguy]

Awesome job Dom!

[@BJJ_Richie]

wonderful , lets see next Tuesday if this works , the one area I really study and drill on is being in side control (my weakness) . awesome !

[@cameronjuarez2195]

Great video 👍🏼 I love doing this technique all the time for years now I normally go to the same side once I sweep them over instead of cross side control. By using my arm holding their leg to bypass their guard. I find it easier than trying to roll over their body

[@DubiousDom]

That’s sick, I’m going to try that out thanks 🙏🏽

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

Sounds pretty cool, thanks for your version :-)

[@psychoshonen]

Thanks so much for all the amazing details! I always like to use this to slide into the near side kesagatame rather than rolling all the way over. Clearly I nees to start trying the full roll over with your tips here though!

[@jouldalk]

It looks so simple I have a hard time believing it actually works. I'll try that from now on and see if I manage to master it... Thanks for the very good vid!

[@bartangel4867]

very interesting technique good video. i wouldn't be able to do it because I have almost no experience with ju jitsu but if i got more into it and got my hips in shape this would be the first side control escape I would try. it seems more effective and simpler than any others I've seen on you tube so far.

[@FrenchVanilla94]

You the man, best Jiu Jitsu content on KZbin! Sincerely, FrenchVanilla 😂😂

[@DubiousDom]

Appreciate that man, thank you!

[@coopersmma392]

I've been using the same one for years now. Amazing how often you'll catch it. 😁

[@jamesleigh900]

Awesome, I can’t wait to work on this.

[@DubiousDom]

I love that you used your mortgage business account to comment on BJJ videos lol

[@jamesleigh900]

@@DubiousDom My clients gotta know that I would fight for them lol

[@glynariksherwood]

I use this all the time. Even if it fails you still get room to get your knees in for getting back to guard.

[@therealtimray]

Awesome detail!

[@kennfujioka]

Thank you, sensei. This will definitely help my cross face and hip control!

[@mephistosteiner8064]

Already subscribed and liked. Your way of smooth, controlled jiu jitsu is what I strive for my game to be once. Please more!!!

[@chrisdael]

Thanks so much for the great details here. Will be applying and drilling this with my BJJ laboratory buddy this weekend.

[@lujitsu1251]

Good details. Thanks

[@Seegie16]

I have a horrible time finishing this and now I can clearly see why. Thanks!

[@bomberitodelacuarta]

Thanks

[@angelvalero5491]

Awesome breakdown ✌️

[@bartmcfarling]

Hit this one today at an open mat, first time I ever tried it.

[@carlosmaldonado9510]

A lot of details thanks

[@thiagopr85]

As always, an excellent video!!! Thanks, Dom!

[@AJH3518]

So well explained

[@phobowl]

Love ur content Dom.

[@myfishni]

Thank you. Great tutorial

[@raymondr2821]

Thanks dom

[@coskier1969]

Right on.

[@georgemakary5127]

This man is a genius.

[@jeffersonbarbosa5034]

Veri good

[@London2ATL]

So cool, thanks.

[@workstudy8118]

I love this escape

[@thebird9766]

Gold!

[@DubiousDom]

Gold Jerry, GOLD

[@johndouglas1294]

As a former wrestler. this is now going to be my go to. I usually roll the other way, with about 50% success. This will shake things up. Thanks a ton.

[@jopalo31675]

Thank you… I keep a playlist for my sons.

[@daveclifford7895]

Great video thanks 💪

[@brederodes]

Great content!

[@kevinhayden9030]

Wait, what?! I love this.

[@seanwildeboer5180]

I've been doing this exact same sweep since white belt. I do everything the same but I also use my foot to hook his

[@CJFitzgeraldAPUS]

I first watched this and thought you had smoked too much devil lettuce. I was wrong, I apologize. I've had so much fun with this, I've let people pass just so I can do it and laugh. Thank you.

[@alvarocorral1576]

I dig it!

[@davewilson2011]

GREAT detail!!! This is the way to provide an instructional video. You should do a video on how to make an instructional video 😀. Thanks Coach

[@karenpeters4457]

Thanks for the bridge break down. This escape is great on white belts who don’t know to sink their hips for side control and their butt is up in the air like the demo here. But It’s very ineffective on someone who knows how to sink their side control.

[@tjl4688]

There is a time and place for everything. At some point, your opponent needs to make a move - they can't keep their weight on you forever. That's when escapes like these can come into play, even for higher belts.

[@JiuJitsuRealEstateFmlySB]

I like it thank you

[@arshakh1]

Nice!

[@dowonification]

Great videos :)

[@mrorbit2u]

Great sweep! How do you get those muscles in your ankles🤔 Please don't tell me that's from having them ankle or foot locked so many times😳😳 My brittle ankles can't handle that.

[@mattmgarza]

"bicep to temple" is a good cue, in my opinion

[@ChrisDoss12]

A blue belt did this move to me when I was a white belt by accident, I think. I’ve always wanted to see this explained. Thanks for the video!

[@jptothetree]

Wow. Been training for over 6 years and I've just realized no one has _ever_ explained a bridge to me this way. I now feel like I've been -doing it wrong- the whole time.

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

I can't believe it, what a brilliant idea, I can't wait to try it out, maybe not for heavier opponents?

[@stephenrogalla2108]

Great explanation and details. Are you planting your arm as a stopping point on the knee or actively chopping it inward as well?

[@TheDomLouis]

Love the look of this technique. Would it be better or worse to get a grip on the opponent's thigh clothing, maybe at the knee or ankle, to pin that leg down? I suppose this version would work for no Gi too.

[@DubiousDom]

I find the hug of my bicep against their knee is stronger than gripping the material. Often times material around the legs can be really tight when the opponents leg is bent too.

[@TheDomLouis]

@@DubiousDom thanks for the clarification. Keep up with the awesome content. OSS!!

[@stevenyesrre3145]

Good stuffs

[@crazypaul3997]

Old school Ralph and Renzo Gracie sweep. Been around for over 30 years. I've been using it for 17 years. Good sweep tho.

[@tommcparland7135]

This is super helpful, and you have a great teaching style professor! I do have a question, what kind of adjustments or modifications would you need to make on this technique if the person in top position was using more of a "splayed out" side control with one knee near your body and the other leg extended back, which would make their hips lower or equal to your own?

[@guam58]

I think a ghost escape would work in that scenario. If opponent bases out in a half sprawl it would be tough to roll them. Ghost Escape kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKC4qKWveahmors

[@DubiousDom]

I would opt for a traditional elbow-to-knee frame style escape. This reversal is nice when the situation has the top person on both knees (which is super common)

[@tnktsinik]

Is it called that because it only works if you are bigger? I am a smaller person, would I be able to use it?

[@lancedavis5500]

What do you do if they're really laying down shoulder pressure though because I know in my experience if they're really putting that shoulder into your jaw bridging and oompa against that is not the funnest thing

[@wilbailey7661]

Yes this work well being a big man !!

[@DubiousDom]

Big Bailey

[@tusccountyjiujitsu]

I love this escape, been making people feel stupid with it for years.

[@vgoj]

I'll try it on Monday. Let it you know if it works for me. Thanks in advance

[@gabrielbalduvino6453]

great

[@BarryFromEastenders]

Great technique and so simple and annoying for the opponent when it works 👌

[@Theoriginalcoolguy]

Learned that as a white belt in Judo.

[@cucciafr68]

I've found myself in the last couple years saying "That's so stupid it's genius" on a lot of techniques.

[@CaleCoast]

Will this only work if they're on their knees? Or will it also work if they're sprawled back?

[@DubiousDom]

Yes, only if they’re on their knees. If they’re sprawled, back, there’s probably space to work a regular knee-to-elbow frame and make space, no need for these shenanigans

[@outspan87]

Thanks, I'll try it out! Are you calling it "big man special" because it works better for bigger people? I'm 150lbs, would it still work for me?

[@DubiousDom]

Haha yes for sure! It’s just a joke about big guys rolling you over from bottom position, but technically the movement works very well

[@nelsonsalazar7224]

Hi, does this work if the oponent is sprawling on side control?

[@fordguyfordguy]

Hey Dom, I do have a question - it seems that where this works most reliably that there would be an ideal range of angles between your spine and partner's spine that might be like a sweet spot. - is this true? So for example, if partner is 90 degrees/perpendicular, I think this might be much harder if not impossible, right? Maybe this is where the arm comes in to corral the guy's leg/prevent the post. Maybe that has a dual purpose of ensuring the respective angles of your spine and his are at that sweet spot?

[@sheriyarkhani2920]

I did this as a white belt it worked 😅

[@jonathanwilliams1746]

I do have a question Luke stewart reversed Andre galvao twice in an mma fight with this but he hooks the far leg is that not necessary ?

[@DubiousDom]

I’ve see leg hook variation, but I don’t think it’s necessary. Your arm is doing what a leg hook would do on the leg that wouldn’t even base out. Another factor is the “double bridge” concept. If one leg is busy hooking, you loose the ability to maintain the bridge with one leg and swing the weight of the other leg through and carry you over. I think the leg hook version is more effort personally but I’m sure it works fine. A million ways to do things in bjj!