TRANSITION TO MOUNT - DARUMA DOJO - TECHNIQUE THURSDAY - BJJ - BAY AREA JIU JITSU

Mount is one of the strongest controlling positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but getting there requires more than simply throwing your leg over.

When transitioning from side control, the opponent is actively looking for opportunities to recover their guard. If you move across the hips without controlling the space, your opponent can capture the transitioning leg and turn what should have been mount into their half guard.

A good transition preserves the control you already established.

The goal is to move from side control into mount without giving your opponent the space they need to rebuild their defensive structure. Once established, mount gives you control over the hips and upper body while forcing the bottom player to carry your weight, defend the position and expose opportunities as they attempt to escape.

Advancing position means nothing if you give the previous position back along the way.

Control the transition. Establish the mount. Then develop your attack.

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