How To Escape Side Control Against A 300lbs Wrestler

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I got a message on one of my other videos asking about how to escape from a 300lbs wrestler.
Over the years I've had the opportunity to face many heavy heavy wrestlers. Many of them 300+ lbs. So I'm familiar with defending against their attacks and positioning.
In this video I give 2 ways to escape side control against a heavier opponent. Both options use the underhook.
If you're having trouble with side control and getting stuck. I hope these help.
-Chewy
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[@stevebrannon2630]

I’m a white belt with six months of training. We have a short, stocky 280-ish pound guy that crushes us. I used these tactics today. My goals were (1) don’t let him get side control and (2), if he does, apply these tactics. He got side control after a short fight but I got on my side and prevented head control. He had my arm pinned against me but I bumped it through and got my underhook. I couldnt sweep or sneak out the back but it was much easier than bearing his weight on my chest. Baby steps! I’ll build off of this small victory!! Thanks Chewy!!

[@ironwolfgaming9632]

When I was in High School we had 2 seniors at the 175 level. I was a 10th grader at the same weight and so they pushed me up to heavy weight and at times I had to wrestle guys up to 400 pounds! I learned something vital - do NOT go for a take down. The heavier guy just collapses on you. Reach across to the far arm and push yourself - not them around to the side using 2 arms to control one. You can't move them but you can push yourself around to their back. I used to do this every match and win quite often giving up over 100 pounds most times. However - I was faster and had more stamina. Once I got the back I would trip them get the take down and stand up pushing away from them. Are you going to submit them? No, you are going to control them and not get trapped under.

[@theticoboy]

Thanks for sharing Steve. Have you had anymore successes? There are a couple guys I roll with that I give up at least 80+ pounds to. Once he gets SC or mount I get gassed super fast. I have such a hard time handling that weight on me. I’m hoping this will help.

[@conorhenderson9141]

I am just starting my BJJ journey and I am one of the bigger guys at my gym (225 pounds). I find myself getting matched up with the bigger guys all the time (as I should). Not knowing what to do when they get side control like this is a definitely flaw in my game. This video will hopefully be a game changer.

[@counterkidnapping1737]

@@ironwolfgaming9632 I'm interested about the move you talked about. Can you send me the details?

[@theexplorer7139]

@@ironwolfgaming9632 nice. Ty for that tip.

[@levone8958]

Will this work on a 299lbs wrestler?

[@36424567254]

no, but it will work twice as good against 600 lbs wrestlers, so i recommend training that. Alternatively, you can offer him a quick 1lb "snack" before you roll, he'll never suspect he just got played into a trap :D

[@user-ei7ed6zy9k]

@@jamesalafayette8255 oh damn

[@hopefullbrownsfan]

No but on two 150lbs wrestlers

[@eddietasker9110]

No. They need to be exactly 300. Not 300.1, not 299.9, only exactly 300

[@BrianBirdy]

just another KZbin channel actually, I hear that’s changed now. New rules say that a variance of 2lbs either way is now acceptable, which would mean anything between 298lbs and 302lbs is within the range. Regulating this is going to be hard though 🤔

[@OrganicGonzalez]

thank you on behalf of all the little guys.

[@lil_vill773]

trueeeeee

[@thecrazygene1]

Guy is 6'0 215 and stilll looks like a little guy here lol

[@stephenstreet1045]

214lb isn't such a small guy. I'm 132, with a Gi on. If I get a 300lb guy on top of it's game over.

[@globman3]

I feel you stephen I'm 135 and get smashed down by people who weigh only 200

[@dnap2526]

Gary Burger 200 is big...what do u mean by only

[@63doughnut]

As a longtime grappling instructor I'm going to say that every now and then you come across a very good breakthrough technique - I'd call this strategy one of those rare moves that is simple and workable. I taught this sidemount stalling/escape at my class tonight and had it used against me time and again . I thought , 'stone me, I've made a rod for my back, teaching this technique !" It's a SIMPLE, HIGH PERCENTAGE move . Many thanks to Chewjitsu.

[@casualninja912]

At 6'2 and 195, I'm not exactly small, but I rolled at a new gym tonight where I was grouped up with two body builders and an active duty Marine, all of whom were around 6'4 and easily 200+ lbs. This video saved some of my dignity if nothing else! (I'm still a white belt, so it's not like I expected to dominate, but at least save some face haha!) Great techniques!

[@PeterTran1]

great tip on the "short, chopping bridges", I usually find myself try to load up for one big explosive upa that never really works

[@yangtroy1]

lol followed by grasping for air

[@cerebraldatajack4994]

@@yangtroy1 haha I am totally doing this.

[@walkingcorpse1224]

Haha it's been a year since I've seen this. To this day this is my favorite and most used escape. I'll be getting my purple belt soon, thank you so much for the lesson man. Never knew how much I'd be using it.

[@Chewjitsu]

Thats cool man. Thanks for sharing that. I'm happy it's been useful to you in your game. Good luck on achieving the purple belt. Thats a big deal. :)

[@walkingcorpse1224]

check12 thismicon You have a problem with me because???

[@ForzaTerra89]

Walking Corpse what do you do once you've the underhook and your right arm is still trapped?

[@walkingcorpse1224]

ForzaTerra89 Either hip up or shrimp away until I get that space to get the other underhook in and just keep repeating and exploding. Sometimes however I can make space to get to Half Guard and I only need the one underhook (make sure it's on the same side u have the leg in half guard position) and get to dog fight position and either take the back, sweep and during practice I sometimes get a calf crush. If u can't move ur opponent, move urself. And then there are just times when ur stuck and ur opponent is gana have to make a move. Push urself tho like at the last 2 minutes or so tho.

[@RK-on7mb]

What belt are you now?

[@xc6325]

Wow. Chewy, thank you for this. This is my 3rd week in BJJ. I watched this video this morning, I was rolling with my instructor and ended up in this exact position, he is about 280 as well, and I started working the move. I could tell he was impressed I was actually attempted a useable counter!

[@CJB2133]

Thank you for this. Really loving this channel. Helping me learn more when not in the gym. I appreciate you

[@theticoboy]

I appreciate how you actually used guy that actually fit the description more or less. I’m a light weight lanky guy. So you both are pretty big too me. Lol. I get crushed in side control a lot. I like the detail of falling to my side, hiding my arm and peaking out my elbow. I’m definitely going to experiment with this. Thanks!!

[@TheSepticSid]

What I like the most about this is it is just a basic thing (getting out of side control ), but you prep it better. The things you showed here made me think, in my normal rolling routine this is much better than always falling on my back and trying to go Step 1 do this, Step 2 then this. This is just simple prep and flow. Thanks Chew

[@rusticplatecomfortcooking6506]

Dude, I love your channel and your tips for improvement, I just started bjj classes and they help out a lot! not only in the technical side of it but also in the psychological. thanks so much man!

[@DPhalen66]

Great practical stuff on your channel. Appreciate your videos. Can't wait to work some of the positions.

[@ZeekSuds]

Great concepts. Very easy to follow. Great video thanks.

[@cesarmunoz903]

Love your channel bro always have great tips

[@aucaps2843]

Thanks! We went over this in class recently, but I get new details every time I see it. You pointed out some stuff I've been missing, should make this a lot easier.

[@Chewjitsu]

Glad the video was helpful Lisha.

[@MistyGlades]

Thank you for sharing this - simple, straightforward and effective. I can't wait to use this in class tomorrow, and will definitely be watching all your other videos!

[@Chewjitsu]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@Seattleskindoc]

great video Sir - you're one hell of an instructor

[@zoommair]

This is my tried and true escape against big guys as well. Love it!

[@Auovix]

Whenever I get passed I think damage mitigation and go all in on fighting the crossface and possibly redirecting that arm across so I can sit up but man I forgot how important keeping them from getting the underhook and not being flat was. I'll definitely be tucking that arm from now on so I can peak the elbow out into my own underhook just like you said. I also really appreciate the worst case escape you demonstrated too. I've seen getting that underhook from bottom taught three different ways and yours kept it real about how far in you'll get that hand before you have to bridge to deepen it.

[@AVTBJJ]

Thank you! I will share this with my team

[@michigan1085]

Watching this with a very painful bruised rib from when I got pummeled yesterday. Hopefully after watching this I won’t let myself get as vulnerable again

[@leeonerd13]

Incredibly Helpful , Thank you

[@soldierviejo8224]

Awesome brother, thanks for sharing............this is helpful as many of the guys I tend to roll with are always bigger/heavier.

[@emmanuelbrown1693]

THANK YOU!!! rolled with a heavier guy the other day. I just started I'm 6'7, 191lb. For some reason, everyone rolls harder against the tall guy. I have a great instructor but this variation looks legit. Can't wait to go test it out. Thanks!!

[@DavidPerez-mr3cs]

Phenomenal, sat down took notes, thanks Chewy!

[@badeybushcraft4946]

Thanks for posting this! Last night at class, I was getting stuck in side control against a guy that weighs 140 lbs more than me. I am going to try this escape next time.

[@davehays58]

Helpful! Used these tips this morning

[@KDONeal1]

Love this guy... Such a specific teacher.

[@zachsparkman5252]

I can see being able to get mount from this move as well if you take out the arm that you have your hand on after coming up. Crucifix chokes work really well on big guy and I can see the sweep with this move working well too. Thank you I will definitely be adding this to my arsenal. I am 320 so I am always going against big guys.

[@pierrebridenne8870]

Great job thanks ! Very instructiv !

[@love2fight205]

THANK YOU! I have been struggling for months with many side control escapes but as a scrawny 13 year old none would work in live rolling with the guys in my gym (all have about 50 pounds at minimum on me) I'm going to try this next class and I'll let you all know how it works for me

[@PirategamingClan]

Holy shit Bjj is addicting. Started training yesterday and I'm pretty sure I have already watched your entire channel.

[@dreknows]

I found if your quick and defend early u can get their back using that deep undertook. Indeed good stuff as usual

[@patriceinda3026]

great vid please do more of these. I am in that middle ground where I am heavier than the smaller guys 160 - 185 but end up pairing with the gym titans , 260 - 300. I am 235. I find my self as blue belt defending smash attacks from 3-4 stripe blue belts and purple. All of these help immensely !!!

[@rollyestrada1027]

very great ! also very well explain how to avoid the side control thanks you

[@bikebeanbrew9340]

Thank you for saving my breath last night! This was exactly what I needed.

[@terrellloeppky]

Thanks for the technique! I’ll use it today in my class.

[@AnascoNice]

5 people like to be stuck on side control

[@kovenmaitreya7184]

lol, this made me laugh for some reason 😂!

[@the_real_ch3]

nah it's a bunch of us big guys that dislike when people learn how to negate our advantage!

[@Sanus180]

L Wapo 36 now hahah

[@lskow4]

Did this as a 260 lb white belt against the biggest guy in our gym and it worked! Thanks so much! He had no idea it was coming, and I took his back once, and pulled guard from it! Thanks bro!

[@jonesdaniel21]

Nice video! I really like your teaching style. Subbed.

[@Chewjitsu]

+Daniel Jones Thanks brother, I appreciate the kind words.

[@joelearm3584]

That elbow peak-out is pretty solid. Been running an underhook clinic at the gym lately...

[@postypower]

Lovely technique. Thanks for the upload

[@Chewjitsu]

+postypower No problem. Thank YOU for the comment.

[@walkingcorpse1224]

Lol aww man this made me so happy to see. U shoulda seen the smile on my face while watching this video. Thanks so much Chew! Love this vid, I use the underhook escape alot, but in this video you showed me alot of details I didn't know and now I know that I'm actually doing the technique wrong. Since I practice with alot of smaller guys, it's so easy to move them and I guess I never knew my technique was bad, but now that I saw ur video, now I can start practicing it the correct way, the way u showed me. Thanks so much man, It's super awsome that you went through the trouble of making and posting a video for my question I really appreciated it!!! N there's no doubt that there are others who have this same question watching this video right now!

[@Chewjitsu]

Awesome! I'm glad it gave you some extra ideas. Hope it works!

[@snorlaxcom]

+Chewjitsu is the side of the hand meant to act as a stop for the body? It has a lot of weight to counteract and my tricep and rotator cuff seems weak with that much weight on top to have any real leverage. I am trying to refrain from using the palm, but is difficult not to. Could you elaborate a bit on this detail?

[@Chewjitsu]

When you say side arm. Are you talking about the top arm near my face or the bottom one pressed against my body ?

[@snorlaxcom]

+Chewjitsu the one placed on his hip. I feel my tricep super weak in this position and my rotator cuff activates hard here. Is that normal?

[@Chewjitsu]

+snorlaxcom Well the most important part about tucking the arm is to deny the under hook. From there if you're tucked in tight it should be a big push with the tricep. It will involve the rotator a bit but shouldn't be anything where you're straining to move your arm. The key is to peek out the elbow and not lead with the hand. From there circle with the arm. In most positions I find that this is the easiest way to fight for under hooks. If you'd like a more in depth video on the under hook let me know. I'll make a video solely on that if it would be helpful.

[@Kevlar_soul]

Great vid, keep up the good work

[@aubreybaker8228]

Thanks Chewy! Great approach that I'm going to have to work on to use against the guys at my gym. They keep getting me smashed in their side control. Gotta work on that!

[@mrporter6487]

Thanks Chewy this helps a ton!

[@kashmirinomad]

Great videos!! Very very very helpful ...

[@fakrulislam9333]

Chewy looking like beast here. Looking in fantastic shape, maa Shaa Allah.

[@kevinmontoure3201]

Great tactics for brand new guys like me. My first couple weeks I'd get pinned under big guys like this, get claustrophobic, panic and want to tap just to stop the pressure. I'm going to try these at class tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@mi.Dalton]

Thank goodness for this, i keep getting crushed by 260+ lb wrestlers and just can't get away before they eventually find a wrist and get an arm.

[@Ray-xf5dg]

This helped alot thanks! I always get caught in side control and this was able to help me escape it! Aweosme

[@tokster316]

I nearly pissed myself when he said you need to act quicker you definitely don't want this big fucker on top of u squeezing you cause he strong lmao

[@austmo516]

Thanks Chewy!

[@OldManNutcakez]

Even as a purple belt, picked up a few details and ideas Im gonna work on from this video. Great stuff.

[@jacobberg4007]

I got stuck in that position with a superstrong wrestler and I just intuitively know that that technique would have helped! Superb demonstration :)

[@TomGavrilos]

Nice details on how you use that underhook. I have to rethink my traditional "big guy" escape. I frame and re-guard (but Im extremely flexible) and I am expending far more energy doing so than you are here. The chopping underhook and how you flare it I expect will be a huge help.

[@Chewjitsu]

+Tom Gavrilos thanks for the comment. I'm not flexible. I mean I'm not super stiff but I have never had the ability to wing my legs around with a basic frame. Since I've been 200+ my whole adult life the frame just never worked well. I find this escape gives me a way better return for my physical investment.

[@frankcastiglione2690]

Good stuff bro! Going to try this tomorrow.

[@mohammedm9473]

how was it

[@frankcastiglione2690]

@@mohammedm9473 went very good. Wrestlers have very good top pressure, so you have to some how get them on their back. I was able to get him on his back, take side control and then execute a paper/bread cutter choke while trapping his left arm. 😀

[@hermeswright523]

I've got a long ways to go before I walk a mile in his chews but I'm grateful for every step. "Chews wisely, grasshopper"

[@vadimyakus]

Very good explanation! I always struggle against 250lbs+ blue belts since all they do is muscle me down to the floor, and pin me to follow with kimura or americana after.

[@Godard1969]

Great video! Good clear practical instruction. Thanks. John (London, England).

[@Chewjitsu]

Thanks John! Appreciate it.

[@JW-or5xj]

I run into this all the time. I'll give this a try tomorrow. ;) Thanks.

[@BrianBirdy]

Genius, thanks dude 🙌🏻

[@richardduarte9118]

I am... SO happy that this video exists.

[@danielblanco7241]

Thx this is Danny I taught this today and it was a success students loved it

[@zzz_ttt_0091]

thank you very much for the info!

[@cgyj]

CHEWY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!! THANKS 🙏 A million

[@neodemon2831]

Thank you for this vid. I roll with my jitz brother who is a blue belt and former wrestler. he always gets me in this. lol this video helps.

[@67elco]

@chewjitsu My problem is we do these drills like side control, full mount etc. and we start in the worst possible position and I can’t escape these heavy dudes without getting my ribs smashed and getting injured. I only weigh 175 and we have some 250 lb. former D1 college wrestlers who are now blue and purple belts. I’m an out of shape 40 year old brand new white belt. Sucks not being able to train for a while now but I’ll be back as soon as I can breathe without it hurting. Lol! Love the content especially old gems like this one. Thanks!

[@sway71]

Love this channel! I do have a question though: Often when I try to get on that side, the "iron squirrel" as you call it, I've had some opponents get a good grip on my pant leg and pull to try and flatten my hips. Do I just wait until they abandon the leg for the side control grip or is there something else I'm missing?

[@kitj1689]

This has been very helpful. I always get caught in this. Specific to heavy pressure at 4:40. The only problem I face is the guy on top keeps re-adjusting and pushes me back down by driving his knees into me.

[@twinkiemp]

I keep getting stuck under side mount, like every time. Thanks so much!!!

[@doltonthibodeaux414]

no clue how much this helps, I train in Jeet kune Do concepts, and my training buddy who I roll with, and my self are soon getting our yellow belts. I'm 6ft 165lbs max and he's 5'9-10 and around 220lbs

[@doltonthibodeaux414]

to be specific the arts I practice are muy Thai, Jun fan gung fu, Kali, silat, JKD grappling and a few other Filipino weapons training. as well as Western boxing. that's the current material practiced as a beginner in JKD. atleast what I'm being taught from my Sifu

[@counterkidnapping1737]

Gonna try this on my next training

[@civilized5734]

love this thanks

[@dannyparedes5398]

Today I rolled with a 350 pounds guy and im 280 but damn I couldn’t move once he got me on side control basically had me down for the whole round until the bell sounds (what a relief) but right away im here looking for chewy cuz his videos are helping me so much, and found out a mistake i made, he got the underhook on me but next Time i gonna keep rolling and apply these techniques thanks a lot chewy you my savior

[@mikesankari6912]

I am forever indebted to you!

[@Chewjitsu]

Glad the video was helpful.

[@The_Fabio_Fernandes]

Very nice!

[@owen-yl1uq]

Thank you so much

[@zakharpedalkin3764]

Love it! very nice.

[@talktoazza]

Love the videos. In scenario 1 (deep lat underhook) it looks like he can cleanly step over into full mount. Am I missing a detail that prevents that?

[@jeffmuir8151]

I like it. Will give it a try.

[@denverstapleton7621]

nice! i HATE being stuck under side control! Oss!

[@maximilianobertotto9494]

I so need this tip! Thank you!!!!!! Osss!!!

[@joshuarogers5957]

Great escape! Any adjustments for gi? Thanks Chew!

[@brendanbate5440]

I started training recently. i get stuck in side control all the time..

[@championredsox4225]

Brendan Bate ed sheeran is that you?

[@eddietasker9110]

Two years later aaaannnnd?

@fortnut goon He is a black belt now PS: But Taylor Swift friednzoened him anyway

[@yvesouza514]

@@eddietasker9110 He quit.

[@pascualrodriguez711]

For moves and techniques i like this channel

[@thatonecop6516]

I’m a white belt, I did BJJ for 3 years. 15-18 years old. Just came back into it at 24 years old and got a buddy from work to join me. He was a state champion wrestler and has about 60 pounds on me. First couple days he couldnt pass my guard and I’d submit him with a triangle or Kimura. He realized he can dominate me from side control. Gonna give this a try.

[@jeffmuir8151]

what is the beat playing at the beginning and ending of the video?

[@ijustworkhere2171]

Can't wait to try this on my big buddy Zack.

[@stevereedatx]

I’m 6’ 200lbs and there are guys who have flattened me that are 100lbs heavier and it really sucks to get crushed by them. I’m gonna try this.

[@angelmontero6624]

Wow! Knee on Belly and this Side Control are a real nightmare for me, anytime i feel that pressure on my chest i think about to quit BJJ XD. Sometimes i roll with heavy guys like that man and i hate when they get me in that position. Thank you Master for this technich

[@ng3808]

Can you do a tutorial on the “kraken choke”? From gaurd, back and side control. A lot of videos already out there, they just don’t slow down the steps or get different angles.

[@Rujewitblood]

was in that spot last week and immediately remembered this video in suggested, should have watched sooner lol

[@mariesanchez3698]

THIS IS SOOO AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@brandenvawter83]

Here's a great side control escape I did on a bigger guy. You get on your side facing towards their legs. Then push their head away while simultaneously you flop over on to your belly. Then get up in a sprawl position. Keep holding their head down. Just like how he's on his side then push their head flop over get up into a sprawl position. You do it in a burst as explosive as you can.

[@brucecharlie8613]

The mechanics of this might actually work i'm gonna give it a go

[@TanyerLamb]

Perfect for someone who's 130 and everyone is basically 300lbs, when they've got side control. Do you know any drills to instill the proper reaction for the crossface/underhood prevention before they end up in side control? Also, any tips for scarf hold?

[@paddybrown8714]

Liked and saved

[@AlexCejasMMA]

I’ve been having the opportunity to train with some extremely high level bjj and wrestlers and I’ve been having an issue from side or passing, even when fighting these, the high level guys are quick to bring their hips up and step around to take the back or at least they try to and I have to restart at trying to get half guard