Technical Mount

Technical Mount is a dominant position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a variation of the Mount Top where the practitioner shifts to the side of the opponent. One knee is placed near the opponent’s head, while the other foot is posted near their hip or torso. This position provides excellent control and opens up opportunities for submissions, transitions, and attacking angles.

Key Characteristics

Body Position

  • The practitioner sits slightly to the side of the opponent, with one knee close to the head and the other foot posted near their hip.

Control Points

  • Your hands maintain control of their arms or collar, while your legs create a stable Base to prevent escapes.

Angle of Attack

  • Being off-center allows you to isolate the opponent’s arms and neck, creating openings for submissions or back takes.

Goals of Technical Mount

Maintain Control

Set Up Submissions

  • Isolate their arms or neck for joint locks or chokes.
  • Exploit their defensive reactions to transition to stronger submission setups.

Transition to More Dominant Positions

Advantages of Technical Mount

Superior Control

  • Your posted foot and knee create a strong Base, limiting the opponent’s ability to escape or off-balance you.

Submission Access

  • The position naturally isolates arms and exposes the neck, offering multiple attack options.

Flexibility

  • Easily transition between Mount Top, Back Control, or submissions depending on the opponent’s movement.

Common Submissions from Technical Mount

Armbar

  • Isolate the opponent’s arm and swing your leg over their head, applying pressure to hyperextend their elbow.

Bow and Arrow Choke

  • Use their gi collar to choke them while leveraging your posted leg for control.

Collar Choke

  • Secure deep grips in their gi collar and use your arms to apply choking pressure.

Kimura

  • Trap their arm and apply rotational pressure to the shoulder with a Figure-Four Grip.

Triangle Choke

  • Transition into a triangle by trapping their head and arm with your legs.

Transitions from Technical Mount

Back Control

  • When the opponent turns away to escape, follow their movement by inserting hooks and establishing Back Control.

Standard Mount

  • Slide your posted foot back across their torso to return to a lower Mount Top position for stability.

S-Mount

  • Shift your knee closer to their head and tuck your leg, transitioning into S-Mount for tighter control.

Side Control Top

  • If the opponent creates space, move to Side Control to maintain control.

Common Mistakes in Technical Mount

Poor Weight Distribution

  • Leaning too far forward or backward can compromise your Base and make you vulnerable to sweeps or escapes.

Neglecting Control of the Arms

  • Failing to control their arms can allow the opponent to push your knee or create frames for escape.

Overcommitting to Submissions

  • Rushing for a submission without proper control can lead to losing the position.

Advancing Technical Mount

Tip

Technical Mount offers excellent opportunities for submission setups and positional advancements. Focus on maintaining balance and Pressure while methodically transitioning to submissions or stronger positions like Back Control.

Transitions from Technical Mount

Back Control

  • When the opponent turns away to escape, maintain chest-to-back contact, insert your hooks, and establish Back Control.

Standard Mount

  • Slide your posted foot across their torso and realign your hips to return to Mount Top for broader control.

S-Mount

  • Adjust your knee closer to their head and tuck your other leg, transitioning into S-Mount for tighter submission setups.

Side Control Top

  • If the opponent bridges or creates space, move to Side Control by controlling their upper body and rotating to the side.

Submissions from Technical Mount

Armbar

  • Trap one of their arms by isolating it with your chest and hands, then swing your leg over their head to finish the Armbar.

Bow and Arrow Choke

  • Secure their lapel, pull their collar across their neck, and extend your leg to apply the choke.

Collar Choke

  • Secure deep grips on their collar and use a scissor motion with your arms to choke them.

Kimura

  • Trap their arm and lock a Figure-Four Grip, rotating the shoulder for the submission.

Triangle Choke

  • Use your legs to trap their head and arm, locking in a triangle choke while maintaining control.

Ezekiel Choke

  • Slide your forearm across their neck, grip your opposite sleeve, and apply choking pressure.

Sweeps from Technical Mount (If Reversed)

Momentum Sweep

  • If the opponent tries to bridge, use their momentum to rotate back into Mount Top or take their back.

Leg Hook Sweep

  • Hook their leg with your foot as they attempt to escape, rolling them over and maintaining control.

Passes into Technical Mount

Knee Slide to Technical Mount

  • After passing the Guard, shift to the side of their torso, planting your knee near their head while posting your foot by their hip.

Over-Under Pass to Technical Mount

  • Use Pressure to pass their hips, then transition into Technical Mount by isolating their upper body.

Leg Drag Pass to Technical Mount

  • Drag their leg across your body, move to their side, and position yourself into Technical Mount for superior control.

Escapes from Technical Mount

Shrimp Escape

Bridge and Roll Escape

  • Bridge explosively to disrupt their balance and roll them off, transitioning into a neutral position.

Underhook Escape

Leg Push Escape

  • Push their posted leg with your hand or elbow while bridging to create space and escape to a safer position.

Takedowns Leading to Technical Mount

Body Lock Takedown to Technical Mount

  • Secure a body lock, take them down, and transition to Technical Mount by moving to their side.

Snapdown to Technical Mount

  • Snap their head down, circle to the side, and establish Technical Mount as they fall.

Trip Takedown to Technical Mount

  • Use a trip to take them down and immediately position your knee near their head, creating Technical Mount control.

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