Two Sneaky Ways to Take the Back from Side Control (No Flexibility Required)
Stephan Kesting YouTube
Stephan Kesting shows two ways to take the back from side control when the bottom player turns into you, neither requiring much flexibility.
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Back Takes from Pins
Taking the back from side control, north-south or knee on belly when the opponent turns away to escape.
Also called side control to back, north south to back, knee on belly to back, taking the back when they turn.
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Gi & no-gi Intermediate
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Knee-on-belly transitions to mount and the back: following the opponent as they turn away from the pressure.