S-mount Control and Submissions

Setting and keeping S-Mount, then working through armbar attacks and counters to common defenses.

Flow outline

  1. S-Mount

    • Often The S-Mount is a highly dominant position where you sit to one side of your opponent's torso, creating immense pressure and control. position offers multiple attack options while limiting your opponent's defensive capabilities, making it a cornerstone of advanced grappling strategy. Angle matters

  2. S-Mount

    • Most of the time From the S-Mount, you have established superior control and can now execute various finishing techniques. position allows you to isolate limbs and create submission opportunities while maintaining pressure that prevents your opponent from escaping effectively

  3. Finish Belly Down Armbar

    • Once set, the belly down armbar finish requires you to keep control of the isolated arm while applying pressure to extend the elbow joint. variation is particularly effective when your opponent attempts to defend by turning away, as it uses their own movement against them

  4. Finish Belly Down Armbar

    • when your opponent crosses their arms to defend, you can still secure the belly down armbar by adjusting your angle and applying pressure. requires precise control of their upper body while maintaining the dominant position to prevent them from creating space. angle matters

  5. Finish Sitting Armbar

    • if it shows up, the sitting armbar from s-mount involves maintaining control while sitting back to apply pressure to the elbow joint. traditional finish is effective when you have clear access to the arm and can keep proper hip positioning throughout the execution

  6. Finish Cutting Armbar

    • Once set, from here, the cutting armbar involves using your leg to apply pressure across your opponent's face while controlling their arm, creating a powerful finishing mechanism. technique is particularly useful when you have established a deep underhook and need to finish quickly before your opponent can defend. switch if it stalls

  7. Finish Belly Down RNC

    • Usually The belly down rear naked choke finish requires you to secure the choke while maintaining control of your opponent's back. variation is particularly effective when your opponent is face down, as it limits their defensive options and allows for maximum pressure application

  8. Finish Head Arm Choke

    • The head arm choke involves trapping your opponent's arm against their own neck to create a powerful choking mechanism. technique is effective when your opponent turns into you to defend the back take, allowing you to capitalize on their defensive movement

  9. Finish Triangle

    • Once set, the triangle choke finish from s-mount involves trapping your opponent's head and arm between your legs to create a powerful submission. technique is particularly effective when your opponent attempts to underhook your leg, as it allows you to transition smoothly into the choke. switch if it stalls

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