Chest-to-Chest Pin Control
side control
TOP PLAYER
POSITION
Chest-to-chest side control, one arm under the head, one under the far-side armpit, hands connected.
OBJECTIVE
Prevent rotation and framing while isolating one arm.
CONSTRAINTS
Must maintain chest-to-chest contact; no submissions allowed.
WIN CONDITION
Isolate and control one arm using a bent arm control (e.g., Kimura or Americana), with wrist control, bent elbow, and figure-four reinforcement.
BOTTOM PLAYER
POSITION
Flat on back, fully pinned in traditional side control.
OBJECTIVE
Create space, rotate, and escape the pin.
CONSTRAINTS
Must begin flat and controlled; no explosive bridging or striking movements.
WIN CONDITION
Escape to turtle, seated guard (hands/feet between players), or full guard (legs wrapped).