{"id":29781,"date":"2023-06-29T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jiujitsulegacy.com\/?p=29781"},"modified":"2023-06-30T06:37:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T10:37:14","slug":"bjj-s-mount-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jiujitsulegacy.com\/videos\/bjj-s-mount-position\/","title":{"rendered":"BJJ S Mount – Effective Control and Submissions [5 Options]","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The S mount is one of the best positions for control and offers a wide variety of submission options. Great for grapplers that love laying down heavy top pressure, while having complete control over their opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019re going to break down five ways for you to control and submit your opponent from the S mount. We also included great drills for you to practice S mount techniques, as well as ways to escape the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is The S Mount In BJJ?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the S-mount is a dominant position where the top player sits on their opponent’s chest with their legs forming the shape of the letter “S”. The S-mount provides the top player with a high level of control<\/a> and leverage over their opponent, making it difficult for the bottom player to escape or defend themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the S-mount position, the top player can apply a variety of submission holds, such as armlocks, chokes, and shoulder locks, or transition to other dominant positions, such as the mount or back mount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Establish S Mount?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you can learn techniques from the S mount, you have to first learn how to get to this mount variation. Here is a method to getting to this mount and tips for controlling your opponent and laying down heavy pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to the S Mount <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a few different ways that you can get to the S mount. But for newbies to the position, we\u2019ll detail how you can get there when you already have the standard mount position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First thing, when you have mount, remember to keep your knees tight against your opponent\u2019s sides and weight centered. This way, your opponent can\u2019t knock you off balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, to get to S mount, start by hooking under your opponent\u2019s elbow and lifting it up. Once you\u2019ve made the space, slide your leg under their arm and lay it flat on the flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, take your other knee and slide it under your opponent\u2019s other shoulder. You are now in S mount and have numerous attack options to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pressure and Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When holding an S mount, there are two things that you need to remember to have control and give heavy pressure. The first thing that you need to know is that you can\u2019t have any free space between you and your opponent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is true for any type of mount you hold. If you give up any space, it makes it easier for your opponent to escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then the second thing you have to remember is to keep your weight centered like in a traditional mount. Being centered on your opponent limits their movement and makes it harder to escape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember those two things when going into this mount variation, and you\u2019ll be a problem to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Efficient S Mount Attacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armbar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The near-side armbar<\/a> is probably the first choice that you\u2019ll see once you get into this mount. First, get into S mount by folding your leg under one of your opponent\u2019s arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then place your knee under the shoulder of the opposite arm. This is going to be the arm that you\u2019re going to attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross grab your opponent\u2019s arm like a traditional arm bar and bring your leg over your opponent\u2019s head. From there, to finish the submission, hold the arm tight with both of your arms and fall back at an angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch this video from the Grappling Academy to get a visual on how to properly lock on this mounted armlock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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