The curriculum is organized into a logical progression designed to solve the "central problem" of side control: the opponent's ability to frame and escape.
– High-percentage finishes including Kimuras , Sankaku (triangles), Juji Gatame (armbars), and transitions to the back. Key Instructional Highlights New Wave Jiu Jitsu Side Attacks - Building a De...
– Gaining inside position over the opponent's elbows using methods like the 10-finger grip or the "spontaneous pommel". The curriculum is organized into a logical progression
: Specific techniques to counter common defensive reactions like the elbow escape and knee escape . : Specific techniques to counter common defensive reactions
Danaher argues that side control is often the most stable pin in grappling because it offers the widest variety of submission entries. The "New Wave" approach focuses on alternating between and the constant threat of submission . The 4-Step Side Control System
: Strategies for moving to the mounted position when an opponent over-defends submissions from side control.