Mount Control

Mount attack sequences chained based on opponent reactions. Low mount, high mount, & S-mount variations leading to arm attacks, chokes, or back takes.

Flow outline

  1. Mount System

    • often the foundational control position from which all offensive sequences originate. set dominant weight distribution and hip pressure to limit opponent mobility

  2. Low Mount

    • Once set, often applied when opponent's arms are inside your control. keep chest-to-chest contact with grapevine hooks to prevent bridging escapes while setting up arm isolation attacks

  3. High Mount

    • Most of the time Elevated position with knees tight to opponent's armpits. Creates space for collar attacks while maintaining pressure on the diaphragm to restrict breathing

  4. S Mount

    • If it shows up, Transitional control position with one knee near opponent's head and the other near their hip. superior leverage for arm attacks and choke setups while maintaining weight distribution

  5. Finish Cross Collar Choke

    • Execution phase from High Mount: secure deep collar grips with forearm pressure against the chest, then apply finishing mechanics with shoulder rotation and hip pressure

  6. Attack Americana

    • Most of the time Primary joint attack from arm isolation: control the wrist and elbow while applying rotational pressure to threaten the shoulder joint, forcing defensive reactions

  7. Finish Americana

    • Completion of the shoulder lock: keep wrist control while driving the elbow toward the mat and applying upward pressure on the forearm to secure the submission. Don’t force it

  8. Finish Head Arm Choke

    • If they frame, submission finish when opponent's arm is across their neck: apply pressure with your chest while controlling the head position to create a blood choke

  9. Gift Wrap

    • If they frame, control position achieved when opponent turns away: trap their far arm behind their back using your arm under their head, creating opportunities for chokes or back takes

  10. Back Mount System

    • Most of the time Dominant rear control position with hooks established and upper body control. multiple submission avenues including collar chokes and joint attacks. Switch if it stalls

  11. Finish Choke

    • most of the time completion of the ezekiel choke from gift wrap: apply sleeve pressure against the trachea while maintaining control of the trapped arm to secure the submission

  12. Finish Cutting Arm Bar

    • From here, if it shows up, armbar execution when opponent straightens their arm in defense: control the wrist, pivot your hips, and apply hyperextension pressure across your thigh to secure the joint lock

  13. Cutting Arm Bar

    • Most of the time Armbar variation from S-Mount: isolate the arm across your thigh, control the wrist, and apply cutting pressure with your hips to threaten the elbow joint

Branch conditions