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.
: Specific techniques to counter common defensive reactions like the elbow escape and knee escape .
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
– Gaining inside position over the opponent's elbows using methods like the 10-finger grip or the "spontaneous pommel".
