Mount
Also known as full mount, montada
A dominant top position in which the attacker straddles the opponent's torso to control movement and isolate the arms or neck.
At a glance
- Family
- Position
- Format
- Gi & no-gi
- Level
- Fundamental
- Connections
- 4 techniques
Concept
What it is
Mount places the top player's knees and hips around the defender's torso while the chest controls the upper body. Low, high, technical, S-mount, and seated variations change the balance between pinning pressure and submission access.
Strong mount control follows the defender's frames rather than fighting every bridge head-on. The attacker climbs above the elbows, widens or narrows the base as needed, and uses crossface or underhook control to make escapes predictable.
Core mechanics
Key principles
- Keep your knees connected to the torso while adjusting the base.
- Climb above the defender's elbows before isolating an arm.
- Post against bridges without giving away too much upper-body space.
- Switch between pressure and mobility rather than remaining rigid.
System map
How it connects
Jiu-jitsu techniques work in sequences. These are common conceptual routes in, productive next steps, and the defensive priorities that shape the exchange.
Common entries
Guard pass
Stabilize side control and walk the near knee across the torso.
Back-control transition
Follow a defender who turns their shoulders toward the mat.
Knee-on-belly
Slide the knee across once the far elbow and hip are controlled.
Next actions
Arm triangle
Trap one arm across the neck and settle the shoulder line.
Armbar
Move to high or S-mount around an isolated elbow.
Cross-collar choke
Use layered collar grips while keeping the hips heavy.
Defensive priorities
Elbow-knee connection
Build frames and recover a leg inside without extending both arms.
Bridge and roll
Trap a posting side before driving the hips and turning.
Hip escape
Create a small angle, move the hips away, and insert a knee frame.
Competition connections
Athletes associated with Mount
Keep exploring
Related techniques
Submission
Arm-Triangle Choke
A head-and-arm strangle that traps one of the defender's shoulders against their neck while the attacker closes the opposite side.
Submission
Armbar
A straight armlock that controls the shoulder and wrist while using the hips as the fulcrum against the elbow.
Position
Side Control
A top pin across the opponent's torso that controls the shoulders and hips while opening routes to mount, back control, and submissions.
Position
Back Control
A dominant rear position that controls the opponent's hips and upper body while exposing high-percentage choking attacks.
Rules and reference sources
Rules evolve. The official organizer documents below are the source of truth for competition legality; the guide above explains the technique conceptually.