To easily recover guard:

1. Extend leg straight out that is closest to your opponent.
2. Sit on top of your other leg and rotate into your opponent.
3. Keep your head and neck arched back and protected from Darce’s and Guillotines.

To easily take top side side mount:

1. When opponent is on your side, take the knee closest to him and put it on the side of him facing your feet.
2. Sit up and rotate your body towards him – take your arm closest to him and rotating it towards your knee.
3. This will put him on his back and you on his side.

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1. Tips for Standard Sidemount Control
2. Tip When Your Butterfly Guard is Stuffed
3. Tips for the North South Position
4. Peruvian Necktie