Side Control Escape to Half Guard Sweep (Intermediate)

Professor Edson Oliveira demonstrates escape techniques from a side control position where the opponent controls the head and has a hand near the hip. He emphasizes the difficulty of guard recovery in this situation. The escape involves framing to create space. The techniques include shifting from one shoulder to the other, extending an arm, and using a hand to block the opponent's movement. He also details how to control the opponent's shin and use knee placement and hip movement to regain guard, including transitioning to a head guard or half guard.