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What is Twister Side Control in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A side control variation with a leg entanglement used in the 10th Planet system.

Full Explanation

Twister side control is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu position where you have side control with an added leg entanglement on the near-side leg. This creates a path to the truck position and eventually the twister submission. The leg entanglement prevents standard side control escapes and funnels the bottom player into worse positions. It is a key transitional position in the 10th Planet path to back attacks.

Examples in Context

"He transitioned from twister side control to the truck"

"Twister side control traps the near leg for follow-up attacks"

Origin

10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system

Related Terms

Side Control

A dominant top position perpendicular to your opponent, controlling their upper body.

Truck

A controlling position from the back using a lockdown on the legs.

Twister

A spinal lock from the truck position that rotates the spine.

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