Sidecontrol is trained in a position where a mistake has already been made
- When we start defending side control we usually start where they have an underhook and crossface whereas with other positions you don't start that deep into trouble.
"I can get pinned but I don't wanna get flat"
- Then my worry is N/S chokes, arm lock, kimura grips, underhooks and stuff
- Even if you put me flat, I try to be not-flat
- Jo: left off 34:54
How not to defend the neck
- Keep hands supinated, not pronated. it is superior because there's no gap because one arm is not beyond the other and it closes the gap by the elbow.