Side Control | Kataha Jime

Capitalizing on the opponent's exposed back from side control:

1. Recognize that when the opponent turns in to recover from side control, their back lifts off the mat, presenting an opportunity.
2. As they turn in, insert your hand to block their arm and push their head down, stepping over with your leg to ensure it's deep.
3. Switch your hand from their head to their hip, pull out your other hand, and backstep, dropping low with your chest behind their shoulder.
4. Secure a seatbelt grip by hugging the head and establishing an underhook, using your body to block their turn-in.
5. Use your toes to prevent them from flattening their back on the mat again.
6. Slide your knee up to sit, controlling their hand to prevent recovery, and adjust your position for a choke.
7. For added security, bring your leg over their body, even if they trap it between their legs.
8. When applying the choke, fight against the elbow rather than the shoulder, pulling up to drop your arm behind their head to finish.
9. Keep your shoulder hidden behind their head to prevent them from escaping and maintain tight control.
10. Adjust your position by walking into them to crush forward, making it harder for them to turn towards you.
11. Once stable, secure your grips and position your knee like a pillow, allowing you to sit over with your leg still behind them if desired.
12. Execute the choke by moving close to the elbow and lifting up, ensuring your opponent cannot use their elbow to defend.