Xande's Side Control Movement and Behavior Patterns Seminar 4 - Proper Foot Placement in Side Control

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Now Xande goes over some details of how to position your body when on bottom in side control. First he shows the importance of keeping your elbow attached to your ribs. Then using a white belt, he demonstrates the power of keeping your feet properly positioned to push off the mat while escaping.

Xande's Side Control Movement Patterns Seminar 3 - Using the Hip Switch to Replace Guard from Side Control

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Xande begins in hip position one on bottom, with his opponent on top, also in hip position one. Now using his internal hip rotation to generate force by pushing off the mat, he begins to move his opponent and get his leg underneath. Now with a big hip switch from position one on his right side, he goes to position one on his left side and replaces his guard.

Xande's Side Control Movement Patterns Seminar 2 - The Importance of Internal Hip Rotation

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Xande breaks down the importance of internal rotation of the hip, starting on his side in the fundamental survival position, and then shows how the same theory applies to being on top in side control. This internal rotation is a major key to this seminar.

Xande's Side Control Movement Patterns Seminar 1 - Mobility Warm Up

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In this seminar, Sensei Xande shows many things he's been focusing on lately dealing with movement and behavior patterns, specifically related to side control for this series. He begins with some mobility drills to warm up and build a foundation for the angles and positions he will be using.