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Grandmaster Relson Gracie system to attack from side mount

Grandmaster Relson Gracie system to attack from side mount

From Mastery Jiu-Jitsu

September 26, 2026

Grandmaster Relson Gracie teaches that there is one correct way to defend arm locks and chokes from the bottom of side mount: keep your hands tight against your chest.

The moment your opponent makes a mistake and extends an arm, the attack is on.
Depending on which arm comes out and where it ends up, you have a specific submission waiting that is very hard to stop.

In this video, we break down the 4 attacks of the system.
*Side note: South = the side closest to your opponent's feet. North = the side closest to your opponent's head.

I learned this system directly from Grandmaster Relson Gracie at his most recent seminar. This video shows you the system and the possibilities, but not every fine detail.
To truly understand it, attend one of Master Relson's seminars and experience it for yourself.

00:00 Intro
00:51 Attack 1: Near arm on south hip
01:44 Attack 2: Near arm on north hip
02:30 Attack 3: Far arm on north shoulder
03:01 Attack 4: Farm arm on south shoulder
03:20 Review

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