Drill

Drills

Jiu-Jitsu

Side Control Grip Sequence

Lock in the correct grips before applying pressure

6 min
5 x 45 sec holds per side
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Start in side control and establish an underhook or crossface first.
  2. 2Add the far-side hip or belt grip second, never both hands high at once.
  3. 3Drive your chest down and walk your hips toward their head slightly.
  4. 4Hold position as they bridge and shrimp, resetting grips as needed.

What to focus on

Sequencing grips so one is always controlling the far hip or head.

Common mistake

Grabbing two upper-body grips and leaving the hips completely free to escape.