Tired of Getting Smashed in Side Control?: LEARN How to escape even the tightest side control
and never Have the fear being smashed again.
Side Control Is Where White Belts Go To Die!
I was only half-joking, because it’s true!
Early on side control is a position that most people struggle with. They commit tons of mistakes, exhausting themselves and being easy to submit on the bottom.
But it’s not just White Belts! I’ve seen many Blue, Purple, Brown and even Black Belts look lost when it comes to their side control defense and escapes.
Now here’s the biggest issue with not being confident with your side control escapes as I see it. . .
At the end of the day the goal of BJJ during a roll is to achieve dominant position and submit our opponent. Well. . . it’s hard to do that when you can’t escape and get yourself back into a strong position to attack! What makes it worse is that unless you fix the problem, you’ll begin to doubt yourself and your ability to escape. This leads to 1 of the biggest problems with not having good escapes,
You’ll Never Realize Your True Potential In BJJ With Bad Defense & Escapes
It’s that simple!
There’s a reason why so many Black Belts say the 1st step of BJJ is learning to survive and defend.
I experienced this in my BJJ and I’ve seen it in many of my students. Because when you’re not confident in your ability to defend or escape it leads to a situation where you second guess yourself. You want to go on the attack, but what if you fail and they smash you afterwards?
When you develop a strong side control escape game it’s like having a safety net for your BJJ.
You’re free to go for anything technique you want without fear because you know that deep down you have what it takes to escape or defend the position.
It wasn’t until I developed a high level of escape and defense at Brown Belt that I was able to really expand and develop my BJJ game to the point where I’ve won countless gold medals and feel comfortable in even the worst positions.
In competitions I have a very high submission finish rate and in the gym I have the ability to go for techniques with no fear of what happens afterwards. And with that, I’d like the same for you.
So I’m currently releasing an instructional series focused on escapes from side control. It’s the same stuff I use and same stuff I show to my students with a lot of success.
But before I get into that, below are 7 of the most common mistakes I see people make with their side control escapes & guard retention. Take a look at the list and see if any of these apply to you.
Let’s get into it. . .
The 7 Deadly Sins of Side control escapes & Guard Retention
- They Don’t Have A Technical Method For Their Escapes & Defensive Techniques.
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They Don’t Focus On Grips And Body Position First.
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They Panic And Lose Control Of Their Breathing When Smashed.
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They Start Initiating Their Escapes ONLY After They're Flattened Out.
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They Don’t Know The 3 Common Types Of Frames And The Correct Times To Use Them.
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They Don’t Follow The Basic Martial Arts Basic Martial Arts Principle Of Mastery With Escapes That They Apply Everywhere Else!.
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They Don’t Take Advantage Of A Hidden Offensive Opportunity Escapes Create.
Does any of this sound like you?
First off, probably the most destructive issue on this list is going into a panic when you get smashed.
Not going into panic mode is a critical first step to learning to survive and escape in BJJ.
Just compare a high-level practitioner vs a newcomer when it comes to escapes.
Newcomers get stuck underneath someone and start flailing around recklessly. Their breathing is sporadic, they push with all their muscle and after a minute or two they’re cooked and ready to be submitted.
On the flipside, watch a skilled practitioner.
They’re calm. They work to bring their arms together, protect their neck and get their breathing under control. Then they position their body and wait till they feel the right opportunity to escape and expend very little energy until they need to.
You following me?
If you’re stuck in bottom side control and in the back of your Jiu-jitsu lovin’ noggin’ you know it’s only a matter of time before you get submitted, then the whole situation turns into straight panic.
It would be like a panicking person caught by a water current flailing around until they’re exhausted and drown, when the best 1st step would be to relax and maintain control of their breath.
So if you panic and lose control of your breathing in bottom of side control then 1 of the most critical skills you must develop is the ability to relax and become comfortable with the uncomfortable situation.
Sounds easy in theory, but in practice we all know it’s not. But there are some simple training and breathing techniques to get this dialed. And when I mean simple, I mean simple. They're things I have my brand-new White Belts do and can easily break them of the side control panic and I'll be teaching them in my upcoming series.
Don't worry, even if you're not a coach, you can implement the strategies into your next open rolling session.
Alright, let's chew on 1 more issue.
This BJJ mistakes is like being a bad doctor
Earlier I mentioned one mistake that turns many grapplers into a mat pancake in side control is being late with their escapes.
What am I talking about?
Well, in many cases people who struggle with being stuck in side control will fight the guard pass with all of their energy to the point where they’re exhausted and give up allowing their opponent to get a super tight chest-to-chest position.
It’s then, AND ONLY THEN, after they’re being crushed that they try to escape. I'm not saying you can’t do this, and I teach ways to do this, but it’s going to be tough since you’re trying starting from a really bad spot.
In my bearded opinion and experience, the best escapes in BJJ start before they’re fully needed.
It’s like treating an illness. Ideally we want to catch it early to treat it which will improve our odds of fixing the problem. The earlier the better, right?
So with that, you want to have a good understanding of when your guard is passed and when you need to move to your escapes. This allows you to be like the doctor and treat the illness of becoming a mat pancake earlier than later which increases your chances of a successful escape.
And just for the record this was one of the biggest game changers when it came to my own escapes.
Alright, if you've read along this far then I imagine you're serious about improving your side control escapes and eliminating all of the fear associated with the position early on.
Great! And this is why I'm offering a special BJJ fundamentals series focused on side control escapes.
Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn inside the side control escape series. . .
- How to gain confidence with your side control escapes in BJJ. (Whether you're using the specific techniques I show or something else, I'll help you learn how to become cool, calm and confident from the bottom of side control.)
- The single biggest mistakes grapplers make with their Side Control escapes.
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How to unstuck your way out of even the tightest side control positions
- The 3 types of frames that you’ll use to escape side control. Do you know all 3?
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The “Black Belt” training secret for improving your side control escapes. (You can do this during every roll and can start doing it tomorrow!)
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The best time to switch from guard retention to full blown side control escapes.
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The fastest way to develop your side control escapes and defense.
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The #1 WORST mistake you can make with your arms when escaping side control. (If you get submitted with Keylocks, Kimuras & Armlocks all the time, then this tip will help fix you improve your ability to survive on the mat almost instantly.)
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A “back door” way of escaping side control that makes you difficult to hold down.
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The Black Belt methodology you should use for all BJJ positions that everyone ignores when it comes to escapes.
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A solo movement to help you come up with your escapes faster. (Most White Belts & newer grapplers don't do this, unless they've wrestled.)
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A step-by-step proven and effective method for defending the guard pass and escaping side control once you get smashed.
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How to eliminate panic when you’re being smashed on bottom.
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The 4 Most Common Reasons Your Side Control Escapes Suck!
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Improved finishing abilities with your submissions. (Think about it, it’s really hard to go 100% for your submissions if you’re worried about being smashed if you fail. Take the fear out and you unlock a new aspect in your game.)
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50+ Videos giving you hours of detailed instruction to dig into. (More importantly though, is that the videos are relatively short and laid out in an intuitive fashion so you can address the specific issue you're having. This way you don't have to search for hours to find 1 useful technique or move.)
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Why you need to stop defending the guard pass in order to have better escapes.
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The truth behind my most controversial escape that most don’t think works. (I get criticized for this one even by Black Belts but I've used it countless times on the mats against tough grapplers. So, let them think it doesn't work. You and I can benefit from it.)
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Why most grapplers hate escaping side control and how to make it a position you actually ENJOY! (Yes, yes, I said that right. When you use the system I teach you might actually come to enjoy escaping side control. There are periods where this is how I start every single roll because I find it fun.)
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The weirdly named position I use to defend guard passes that works like magic. (I picked this up from 1 of my friends as a young Brown Belt and it was a gamechanger for my guard retention and side control escapes.)
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What wrestlers know about escapes that most BJJ practitioners don't. (Every wrestler learns this movement and it will make your escapes and guard retention so much stronger. Sadly, most BJJ coaches never wrestled and don't know it.)
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How to conserve your energy in the bottom of side control. (If you get gassed out on the bottom, then I'll teach you how to stop that and keep your energy for the right opportunity to escape.)
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The single best time to go for your side control escapes. (Hint: If you feel them squeezing, it's not the right time.)
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How to frustrate a guard passer without doing anything. (Well, I mean you'll be doing something. But to the person on top, it'll look like you're doing nothing, but they'll be unable to secure side control.)
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How to get more skill growth from the open mats in your gym. (Most people have open mats in their gym but they don't get as much skill from them as they could.)
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Specific adjustments to common escapes to increase their effectiveness. (Seriously! Be sure to watch the over 50+ videos inside the members area where I teach you the small details that I've picked up over in over 20 years of BJJ and grappling.)
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How to retain your guard even if you're not super flexible. (I'm nearly 40 years old and I've never been super flexible or bendy. I'll show you how to have a good guard retention and escape game without having to fold your body in half.)
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Some of the best rolling exercises to keep you safe against younger faster grapplers. (Most people hate the rolling drill, but it'll improve your escaping ability and your ability to stay safe during training!)
Only $127
$77
Now again, as I said earlier, if you simply address those 7 mistakes above, you’ll be in good shape with your side control escapes. And you’re welcome to do it on your own.
However, if you’d like the Chewster’s help then check it out. . .
I’m launching an instructional series dedicated to side control escapes. The series will teach you how to defend against and escape side control which in turn will give you the confidence to be more aggressive on the mats since you won’t have the fear of being smashed on bottom.
The freedom of rolling without fear is a pretty amazing feeling and will unlock a whole new side of your game.
Besides the side control course itself. If you join up, here's what you'll receive. . .
Attention: If You Get the Side control escape fundamentals,
then you'll also receive ALL of the following bonuses . . .
Guard Retention Basics
As I’ve said many times today. Side control escapes are best initiated during the guard retention battle. With that, I wanted to give you the basics of some important guard retention ideas. While this isn’t the most in depth course on guard retention, it will give you a clear idea on how to avoid common mistakes that get your guard passed and how to be more effective at stopping some of the most common guard passes.
In this series you'll learn. . .
- The 8 most common reasons your guard retention sucks!
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Counters to some of the most effective guard passes.
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A crazy simple defense I picked up from a small guy to stop tight guard passes. (I know it works because the guy used it on me in an open weight match!)
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How to use a simple wrestling move to counter heavy pressure passes. (You'll also see this used in the rolling breakdowns bonus.)
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The "hip push" mistake almost every White Belt makes that gets their guard passed. (This is literally 1 of the simplest mistakes to stop making and 1 of the biggest problems for people and their guard retention. )
- And a lot more!
Chewjitsu Rolling Breakdowns Vol.1
These are narrated rolls of me breaking down how and why I do the things I do during live rolling. There are examples from rolling and competitions. If you’re a serious student of BJJ this is a great resource.
Inside this exclusive bonus you'll get
- Watch me use the escapes I teach in the series in a live roll. (This is instructive as it will show you what things look like in real time against a resisting opponent.)
- My strategy I use to shut down tough guard players on bottom. (Doesn't matter what style of guard passing you do; you can use this battle-tested strategy.)
- How to win an IBJJF match without even scoring a point.
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Live rolls where you can see me use the side control escapes shown in this series.
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My "old man" passing style in action and how I use it to drain the energy from my opponents without breathing heavy.
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The way I roll in order to develop a more efficient guard and escape game on bottom. (You can do this at your next open mat.)
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Watch my student choke me out and learn from my mistake. (There is a hierarchy of importance when it comes to hand fighting from back mount. I broke the rule and you can learn from it.)
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A narrated breakdown of my matches from 2022 No Gi Worlds. (Lots of lessons here about competing.)
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How to block leg locks with head and hand position when passing guard.
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How I roll with less experienced people to get more skill growth. (This is a strategy almost every high level BJJ practitioner uses to improve. The sooner you use it, the better.)
Chats With Chew Vol.3
This bonus includes 10 additional videos for you to dig into. Each one going into an idea to chew on or off the mat.
In this series you'll learn. . .
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1 of the single biggest factors that separates successful grapplers from the non-successful ones. (This is a universal principle that applies to successful people off the mat too!)
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Why being well-read is all wrong today. (I show you a video of how I digest the information I read so that I actually remember it and why reading more and why reading MORE books doesn't necessarily make you well-read. This is also the reason most people read lots of books and remember nothing.)
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The vacation "secret" I learned from my mentor to get clarity in difficult and stressful periods of my life. (This is simple practice has given me direction in some of the toughest periods of my adult life.)
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The 10-minute movement I do throughout the day to shake off mental fog during long days of work and training.
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How to be more coachable and get better results from your training. (This is a tip from a professional bodybuilder and a world champ in BJJ.)
- 1 of the biggest mistakes new competitors make in BJJ and how to avoid it. (This mistake leads to more anxiety at competition time and sometimes even throwing up.)
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The training-partner focused strategy to skill growth. (This is one of the reasons why I progressed in BJJ like I did. If it wasn't for this strategy I started as a White Belt I wouldn't have the success I have now.)
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How to create some solitude during a busy week to think and recharge for yourself, your work and your family. (Whether it's work, family or social media. It seems like our time is being taken. I'll share how I personally manage it and create time for myself.)
After the 1st 100 people join, I'll be taking away the group coaching opportunity as part of the special bundle.
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And I know what you’re thinking right now, how much is all of this?
As soon as you place your order, you’ll receive an email that will walk you through the steps to create an account.
You can access it anywhere, immediately, without having to wait for a mail man or need a dvd player.
BUt Take Action now, THis special discount is only for a limited time!
Currently this series is priced at $77.
This is cheap when you compare it to similar products which range from $127 and up.
So why would I do that?
Simple. Because you’re a part of my email list, or a subscriber on YouTube, Facebook or Instagram. I want to give you the hookup!
I think you’ll love the series, and I believe it will help your game a ton. So, I’m willing to throw it out there to you at a nice discount. After July 7th, 2024 I'll be closing the doors to the series and then working with the members inside the course to take action with their BJJ games.
Later when I re-release the updated version of the course it'll be nearly double the price.
Also, Just a reminder,
You're Also Getting Additional Techniques In The Future, Free
One of the best parts about having digital products is that as I grow, we can grow together! Meaning. . . as I learn and develop new techniques and ideas. I can also add them to this series.
And if you're a longtime Chewjitsu course member then you've seen this for yourself. You'll buy a course and over the course of years more content gets added to help you continue to improve as I pick up new strategies, techniques and concepts.
So this isn’t just a static series of set techniques. It’s a dynamic, ever growing library that you’ll be able to access.
It’s my way of doing everything I can to give you the most for your hard earned dollars.
Only $127
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(Special Discounted Price ends 9/15/24)
Oh. And in case you're wondering ...
Yes.
Of course there's a money-back guarantee.
I 100% Guarantee you'll love this my side control escape series. And if you don’t, contact me within 30 days and I’ll return your $$$.
That's right. Just email me at support [at] chewjitsu.net and I'll give you back your money with no questions asked.
I think that’s pretty fair, do you agree?
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Thanks for taking the time to read the letter. And I hope that I’ll be working with you soon via the course or the coaching calls!
Talk to you guys next time!
-Chewy
P.S. In case you're one of those people (I know I do it sometimes) who just skips to the end, here's the deal:
I'm offering you an effective side control escape system that outlines how to defend your guard from being passed and how to escape if you get flattened out. We'll do this with both technique and training strategies to implement the material and help you eliminate any panic or fear associated with the position.
My sincere belief is that over the course of 60 days I can help you move the needle in your BJJ game.
As an added bonus I'll be offering additional bonuses including Guard Retention Basics, Chewjitsu Rolling Files Vol.1, Chats With Chew Vol.3 and access to an optional in person BJJ camp focused on escapes.
On top of all of that I will also be making more addition to the series based on the people who join. Just as I adjust my classes to my students who ask questions and help me refine my instruction in the gym, I'll be adjusting the course to those who join me to improve their BJJ.
All of this is included for only $77.00.
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In fact, if you don't like the series let me know within 30 days and I'll even give you back your money.
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