Leg Lock of the Month – December

Normally when I am in side control I am not thinking about leg locks. I could never figure out how to transition from having upper body control to having lower body control. What I really liked about this transition is how you can set it up by making your opponent think you are losing your … Continue reading Leg Lock of the Month – December

Five Tips For Perfect Twister Side Control Part 1

My 10th Planet Van Nuys training partner and all around great guy Gabe Calvento recently wrote a great article on 5 Tips for Perfect Side Control which motivated me to write today's article. When Eddie Bravo was developing the Twister System he found that it was easier to transition to the Twister when he switched his … Continue reading Five Tips For Perfect Twister Side Control Part 1

My New Favorite Darce From Side Control

While researching for some new moves to drill for my 10th Planet Van Nuys fundamentals class I came across this variation of the Darce from side control. One thing that I really like about this variation is that your weight is constantly kept on your opponent and really gives them no room to escape. Myself and 10th Planet White Belt Arno … Continue reading My New Favorite Darce From Side Control