Fundamentals, 14 in class.

Carried on with the side control theme this week.Started by working the top position. Moving from side to top to opposite side maintaining control and balance.Then added motion and defence from the bottom side to help cement the control by the top partner.

Added a tight close kneeride from side control then transitioned into near arm bar from knee ride. Worked that for a few reps then moved to far arm bar from side control. Scenario is, we loose the near arm or don't control it well enough, our partner then pushes on our knee in an effort to relieve some of the pressure.
Our reaction is to slip our hand in the crook of their elbow and stand up pulling the arm. Then spin round and arm bar the far arm.

Both arm bars are part of the second stripe set. Also reiterated the points of control for the arm bars.
1) Keep the head covered with your to leg, so they can't sit up
2) Separate the arms if at all possible
3) control the near leg to stop them spinning out of the arm bar attempt.

Finished with a variation of far arm bar, starting in short base side control (knees close to our opponent) claiming the underhook, lift the shoulder (lift and crush) and moved around to kill the head, left foot up, spin under the shoulder, extend the right leg and apply the arm bar.

Great turnout for such a dismal day; Sunday should be extremely busy if the inquiries are anything to go by. :)