When you have side control, you can start attacking an Americana. If he defends by bringing his arm on the other side to hug your head, you can wrench his arm at his elbow, step over his head, grab his pants, and spin into an armbar. This includes preventing him from defending using his grips.
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Folding Pass from Knee Shield Half Guard
When the opponent has knee shield half guard, you can grip his knees and bring to the far side and slide your knee between his thighs. Keep head low against his shoulder and clear his hooks. Then pass to the original side.
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Leg Weave Pass from Knee Shield Half ...
When the opponent has a knee shield half guard, you can use your shoulder or chest to pinch the knees together, place your head on the far shoulder and grip the collar to complete the leg weave pass.
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Fundamentals of Side Control Escape -...
Instead of increasing your frame to replace your guard, you can choose to get an underhook after controlling the opponent's leg and then progress to a sweep and pass.
