Need help identifying a side control escape
I used to have a video of me sparring a guy where I "discovered" a move I have never been shown or taught before. I have looked all over youtube but have not had any luck, so I will describe it to you in hopes some expert can tell me. I am sorry to say I have lost the video. I would very much like to recreate it and know what its name is.
I was on my back, my opponent in side control, I grapevined one foot, and pushed his head up and backward with my arm, shifting his weight. I was then free to sweep with my leg, pushing off with my other and end up in position to almost complete an arm triangle.
Thank you for your help and expertise!
Posted May 20, 2016, 10:28 PM UTC
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Might be easier to help if you just posted the video of you sparring.
I'm sure it would be. Unfortunately I am no longer in possession of the video.
Could you do it again or was it a spur of the moment thing?
I tried recreating it with my friend, did it successfully once but then couldn't seem to get my foot in the right spot under his leg. Was hoping to figure out what I did wrong. Maybe I'll make a video trying to do it and post it here in a few days.
EDIT: The main issue, I believe, is that I'm not sure exactly how my opponent had me in side control, and the placement of the legs is obviously important. I do know that pressure was up high at my shoulders and chest area.