Xande's Side Control and Mount Transitional Movements 4 - When to Abandon the Kesa Gatame

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Xande goes into depth on how and when he abandons the kesa gatame side control hold, which is position one in this movement pattern. If he stays here too long, his opponent can easily replace guard or even roll him, so as soon as he feels his opponent go to his side, Xande switches to position two and uses his hip to neutralize.

Xande's Side Control and Mount Transitional Movements 3 - Preventing Your Opponent from Bringing in His Knee in Side Control

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From side control, Xande wants to mount, but first he must make sure he prevents his opponent from recovering guard. He looks to control the upper body, but when his opponent turns on his side and tries to bring his knee in, Xande must use his hips to clear the knee as he transitions to a neutral side control.

Xande's Side Control and Mount Transitional Movements 2 - Sitting Up to Technical Mount

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Continuing with mobility drills, Xande breaks down some basic movements to sit up into a strong base, which he applies to a practical situation by transitioning from mount to technical mount.

Xande's Side Control and Mount Transitional Movements 1 - Mobility Warm-Up Drills

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To start off this seminar, Xande warms up with some mobility drills to loosen up and get ready for the transitional movements he will be covering.