Thomas Lisboa Presents A Masterclass On Side Control Strategy That Grapplers Of All Ages And Levels Can Use To Hold People Down And Hunt Submissions!
If you struggle to establish position or secure submissions from side control, you aren’t alone! Thankfully Thomas Lisboa, Alliance Black Belt and head coach of Alliance Vancouver, is here to provide a clear-cut strategy on how to effectively fight from side control. The 4-part series designed to give the lighter practitioner the upper hand when facing larger opposition.
Lisboa breaks down all aspects of controlling opponents from side control including maintenance tips, grips, and how to transition to other positions of dominance. The series lays a solid foundation in part 1, that allows you to gain confidence fighting larger opponents from side control. Thomas shares his favorite tips on how to maximize your pressure and control with top-tier positional details that he has used throughout his career.
Once you begin to understand Lisboa’s controlling concepts submission opportunities will increase, and you’ll be able to transition to them more easily. The series covers a complete arsenal of submissions. Throughout the 4-parts of the series you’ll arm yourself with precise attacks that exploit your opponent’s reactions. Thomas breaks down key finishing details for a wide range of armbars, lapel chokes, and shoulder locks specifically tailoring each attack for smaller practitioners!
Losing side control after passing the guard can be a deflating feeling! Avoid the frustration of losing position after passing the guard with next level controls and transitions that will make you more dominant from side control. Upgrade your side control with Thomas Lisboa’s latest must-have series, Lightweight Side Control Attack System!
PART 1
SIDE CONTROL MAINTENANCE: SEPARATE HANDS
PROGRESSION: SIDE CONTROL TO MOUNT
SIDE ATTACKS
AMERICANA TRAP
SPINNING ARMBAR
KIMURA
PART 2
KATA GATAME
EZEKIEL CHOKE
NORTH SOUTH GUILLOTINE
PAPER CUTTER CHOKE
KIMURA VARIATION
SIDE CONTROL MAINTENANCE: SWITCHING SIDES
SWITCHING SIDES TO KIMURA GRIP ARM BAR
LAPEL TRAP TO MOUNT / BACK
PART 3
SHOULDER LOCK
SHOULDER LOCK VARIATION
SIDE CONTROL MAINTENANCE: DEALING WITH THE UNDER-HOOK
SWITCH BASE SIDE CONTROL: POSITIONING & DETAILS TO TRAP THE ARM
SWITCH BASE SIDE CONTROL ARM BAR / AMERICANA
PROGRESSION: DOUBLE UNDER-HOOK
SWITCH BASE KIMURA
PART 4
KNEE ON BELLY
KNEE ON BELLY ARMBAR
KNEE ON BELLY SPINNING ARMBAR
BASEBALL CHOKE
BRABO CHOKE
BRABO CHOKE VARIATION
CONCLUSION / OVERVIEW