Reversal from Side
Control
This is one of my favorite moves and it usually catches the opponent by surprise because you reverse him with one hand. When you get the proper timing you should be able to perform it very easily, as it requires minimal effort.
Matt Salinas is helping me show this move.
It is very common during the course of a timing session or a competition
match to be on the bottom in side control.
Before you attempt the move, secure a firm grip on your opponent's gi
right under the arm pit. This is very important because you have more
leverage when pushing him over and your hand and arm are not directly
in front of his body, which would make it easy for him to catch you with
an arm bar.
A closer look at the grip. Once secured you will push your closed knuckles
toward his arm pit. When securing this grip, move your body and/or push
on his body with the other hand so your intentions are not so obvious.
Once you have your grip, you have to make him release the hold behind
your neck. That hold anchors him down and it is useless to try the move.
Notice Silverado's right hand readily available for the Americana / Top
Wrist Lock. This is a bait. An irresistible one, I might say, since people
usually go for it.
As soon as his hand lets go of the neck control it is time to go. Do not
hesitate. Follow his body with your hand. First push him up a little and
then down to the ground toward your opposite hip.
As you do this, you move your "bait" arm so you can prop your
body up on your elbow. At the same time your (right, in this case) leg
will start to move under your body (wrestler's switch)
Here you can see the detail of the right elbow being placed on the ground
and the left hand pushing the opponent's body away and down toward the
opposite hip.
Here you see the previous detail plus the right leg starting to slide
back.
Starting Over - Different Angle
Side control with neck hold.
Silverado's right hand is baiting. As soon as the opponent goes for it,
start pushing him - up at first.
The hand gripping under the arm pit continues to push the opponent down
as the right elbow moves back to support the body.
Same as previous, a little further into the reversal.
Detail of Silverado's right elbow holding the body up, the opponent's
body being pushed down and the right leg (not visible) sliding backward.
Further along, the right arm is fully extended as Silverado shifts his
weight onto his left hand. This pins the opponent's body down and it keeps
him from counterattacking with an arm bar. Right leg continues to slide
for a wide base.
Once on top, left knee on the stomach is definitely an option. I highly
recommend that the left knee follow the left elbow for protection. This
keeps a very tight space between elbow and knee making it difficult, if
not impossible, for a counterattack.
Keep on Training!
