Technical Mount Control Techniques
3 TECHNIQUESTechnical mount control keeps you connected to a turning opponent while maintaining submission and back take threats.
Browse 3 control techniques from technical mount below. Each technique includes video demonstrations from world-class instructors.
Controlling mount
S-mount entry from mount
Gift wrap basics
Controlling mount OPEN | GRBF Gordon Ryan, Bernardo Faria |
S-mount entry from mount OPEN | JJM Jean Jacques Machado |
Gift wrap basics OPEN | BG Brian Glick |
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About technical mount control techniques
Technical mount control is about following your opponent's movement. When they turn to escape regular mount, you transition to technical mount with one hook in and one foot posted. Your posted foot gives you mobility to track their hips.
Keep your chest connected to their back. Your seatbelt grip or crossface maintains upper body control. The hook behind their thigh prevents them from spinning away. Together these three points of contact give you a stable platform.
Technical mount is inherently dynamic. Your opponent will try to flatten back down or complete the turn to turtle. Read their movement and choose whether to follow them to back control, return to full mount, or attack a submission.
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