The Mount

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At AP Jiu Jitsu, we emphasize the importance of achieving and maintaining dominant positions to control your opponent and create opportunities for submissions. One of the most powerful and advantageous positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the Mount.

The Mount is a top-control position where the practitioner on top is straddling their opponent's torso, typically with their knees on or near the opponent's hips or ribs. This position offers significant advantages:   

• Superior Control: The wide base and weight distribution of the Mount make it extremely difficult for the bottom person to escape or generate significant power for sweeps.
• Offensive Opportunities: From the Mount, the top practitioner has a wide array of submission attacks available, including armbars, chokes, and kimuras. They also have the ability to deliver strikes in a self-defense context (where applicable within the ruleset).   
• Psychological Advantage: Being mounted can be a demoralizing position for the bottom person, further hindering their ability to defend and escape.

Key Characteristics of a Strong Mount:

• High Mount: Knees are positioned higher on the opponent's chest, offering maximum control over their upper body and head.
• Low Mount: Knees are positioned lower, closer to the hips, often used to control hip movement and prevent bridging.   
• Active Base: Maintaining a stable and wide base is crucial to prevent being swept or rolled.   
• Controlling Limbs: Effective use of your arms and hands to control the opponent's arms and prevent them from framing or creating space.
• Weight Distribution: Properly distributing your weight to make it difficult for the opponent to move or buck you off.   

Learning and Mastering the Mount at AP Jiu Jitsu:
Our experienced instructors at AP Jiu Jitsu will guide you through the fundamental techniques for achieving and maintaining the Mount. You will learn:

• Effective entries into the Mount from various guard passes and transitions.
• Proper body positioning and weight distribution for optimal control.
• A comprehensive range of submission attacks from the Mount.
• Defensive strategies and escapes for when you find yourself on the bottom.

Mastering the Mount is a crucial step in your Jiu Jitsu journey. It embodies the principles of leverage, control, and effective offense that are central to the art. Join us at AP Jiu Jitsu to learn how to effectively utilize this dominant position and elevate your grappling game.

References

• https://evolve-mma.com/blog/5-dominant-bjj-positions-all-grapplers-must-know/#:~:text=2)%20Full%20Mount&The%20full%20mount%20is%20a,the%20opponent's%20midsection%20or%20chest.
• https://vowbjj.com/mastering-jiu-jitsu-the-importance-of-position-control-and-submission/#:~:text=Key%20Positions%20in%20Jiu%2DJitsu,access%20to%20various%20submission%20opportunities.
• https://www.jiujitsubrotherhood.com/blogs/blog/keys-to-improve-your-mount#:~:text=The%20low%20mount%20is%20good,yours%2C%20completely%20nullifying%20his%20bridge.
• https://schoolofjiujitsu.com/blog/key-principles-of-bjj/
• https://evolve-mma.com/blog/the-complete-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-beginners-guide/

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