Drill

Instructions

1. 1Start in side control and transition to north-south by stepping over the head.
2. 2Keep hip pressure down and both hands controlling near-side hip and far arm.
3. 3As they turn to escape, ride the turn into mount rather than fighting for north-south again.
4. 4Reset from side control after every completed transition.

What to focus on

Treating north-south as a bridge to mount, not a final position.

Common mistake

Staying static in north-south and letting the opponent build a frame to recover guard.