Side control ("100 kg") in jiu-jitsu: defensive vs offensive

In Brazilian jiu-jitsu slang, "100 kg" (cem quilos) is side control: you passed the guard and you're on top, chest to chest. It's one of the control positions that score in competition, along with knee on belly, mount and back.

Two kinds of side control: defensive and offensive

In the seminar at Instituto Arte Suave, Braga Neto split the position in two:

• Defensive side control: the first goal is to hold. Hips low, constant contact and pressure. In competition, a stabilized pass is already worth 3 points. In training, holding the position tires your opponent.
• Offensive side control: when you feel he's tired, it's time to attack. Open his hips, bring your knees close to your body and make him look away from you. He can't see what you're setting up.

The most common mistake

Losing contact. If the hips come out and you leave space, your opponent recovers guard. For Braga, the best defense is not letting the opponent get to the position. If he let you get to side control, keeping it is your job.

How to drill it

Ask your partner to try to recover guard at a light pace while you only focus on keeping contact. After 3 seconds stabilized, switch to offensive and look for the finish.