Double Arm Isolation
side control
TOP PLAYER
POSITION
Chest-to-chest side control, one arm under the head, one under the far-side armpit, hands connected.
OBJECTIVE
Maintain pin while isolating both arms.
CONSTRAINTS
Must keep bottom player's back flat; no submissions allowed.
WIN CONDITION
Achieve bent arm control on both sides, maintaining wrist control, bent elbow, and figure-four grip on each.
BOTTOM PLAYER
POSITION
PFlat on back, fully pinned in traditional side control.
OBJECTIVE
Prevent full arm isolation, escape to freedom.
CONSTRAINTS
Must remain grounded initially, use defensive movement only.
WIN CONDITION
Escape to turtle, seated guard, or full guard.