This video I overview the key aspects of a strong side control. I focus primarily on the key principle of using your chest weight to pin your opponents shoulders to the mat. Not only does this have a huge effect in side control but in all pinning positions in general strong chest pressure is so powerful.

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0:00 Core Goal of Side and Common Mistakes
1:10 Chest Pinning Mechanic
2:25 Countering The Neck Frame
3:57 Countering The Hip Frame
5:07 Chest Pressure and Mount Transition
8:04 Countering The Underhook
8:52 Closing Principles