The Jiu-Jitsu Basics - Mount

Whether you're a seasoned submission hunter - or you just wish you were - the truth is that in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, positional dominance is paramount. Submissions without position miiiiight work... but submissions with focused attention to position are going to be far more successful. 

In our new Kingz blog series, we’re honing in on the fundamental positions and techniques in jiu-jitsu that are essential for boosting your success and increasing your control on the mat. First up: the mount position.

In BJJ, the mount ranks just below back control in terms of control and effectiveness. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essentials of mastering the mount in BJJ, including a basic overview of the position, key principles for maintaining control, how to execute smooth transitions, and some common submissions from mount that you’ll want to add to your toolkit.

You can read the full blog at the Kingz USA site here, but here is what we'll cover: 

• Understanding the Mount Position - plus the difference between standard, high and S-mount. 
• Key Principles of Mount Control - base, balance, pressure, hooks and post.
• Transitioning - into, out of, and between the different mounts.
• Common Submissions from the Mount - armbar, shoulder locks, cross-collar choke and ezekiel choke.