This often happens when you try to resist by arching your back excessively, which hyperextends your cervical spine. Instead, focus on tucking your chin to your chest and driving your hips forward to create space, using your thoracic spine and core for support.

To escape a larger opponent's Side Control, prioritize reducing their leverage by creating frames with your forearms and shins to maintain distance. Then, focus on bridging your hips explosively into their chest to create a small pocket of space, allowing you to shrimp your hips out to safety.

When grip fighting for the collar, maintain a strong, active grip with your thumb inside the collar and your fingers wrapped around, using your opposing hand to deny their entry by placing it on their wrist or forearm. Simultaneously, keep your elbows tight to your body and use your shoulders to create angles and prevent them from isolating your arm.