So you’ve finally passed the opponent’s guard and you’re now in Side Control – well done! However, now is not the time to celebrate. Instead, you need to focus on setting up submissions or transitions…
Both of which will require you to use your pressure against the opponent.
So, here is how to apply an extraordinary amount of pressure from Side Control. Pressure, that will obliterate your opponent’s ability to escape the position.
Bernardo Faria demonstrates on the video below:
You should have a look at Bernardo Faria’s ‘Battle Tested Pressure Passing Series‘: You Don’t Need To Be Young, Strong Or Fast To Use Bernardo Faria’s Method.Bernardo puts both knees on the mat when he passes. This is because when you are on the knees you shut down most of the guards including: De La Riva Guard, Berimbolo, Single Lex X Guard, X Guard, Worm Guard…
This is “Old Man” Guard passing at its finest.
Hence, on your knees everyone has the same athleticism.
