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Stop Getting CRUSHED In Side Control (Do THIS)

Stop Getting CRUSHED In Side Control (Do THIS)

From Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

February 21, 2026

If you are tired of getting flattened and smashed in chest-to-chest side control, this video is your cure.

John Danaher black belt and No-Gi World Champion Placido Santos reveals the exact "Over-Back" framing system he uses to escape one of the worst positions in BJJ and turn it into a devastating sweep.

In this video, Bernardo Faria and Placido Santos break down how to escape the dreaded reverse-underhook side control. You will learn how to systematically separate your opponent's elbows from their knees, secure an over-back grip, and use their own body weight against them—similar to the highly effective Octopus Guard.

Placido’s story is incredible: he balances raising 8 kids and running a small school while competing at the highest levels, proving that highly efficient, risk-taking technique can conquer youth and brute strength.

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⏱️ Video Chapters (Skip to Your Favorite Part):
00:00 - Meet Placido Santos: The Danaher Black Belt with 8 Kids

02:39 - Why Pin Escapes Are the Foundation of a Dangerous Guard

05:18 - The Problem: Escaping Reverse Underhook Side Control

05:56 - The "Armpit-to-Armpit" Secret to Stripping Top Pressure

06:35 - The Bridging Series: Forcing the Forearm Frame

07:01 - Securing the Over-Back Grip & Building Base

07:23 - Scenario 1: The Scramble to the Knees

08:41 - Scenario 2: Countering the Forward Roll

09:14 - The "Momentum Trap": Sweeping Them With Their Own Weight

10:30 - Placido’s Mindset: Why Taking Risks Makes Your Escapes Better

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