Escape: Side Control Concept

Sometimes when stuck in side control, shrimping and turning into the person are very difficult. One of the better options is to use my hip bump or bridge to create space. When I hip bump I bring my knee to my elbow and use that connection to create a barrier. My free leg can go over the back to help me face the top person. I then use my free leg and bring it across the top person as a knee shield to create space. From this position I extend my body out, bringing my upper body away from the top person. The arm that would block the cross face can post on the ground and I can elevate my body off the ground and close the guard.