BJJ Blueprint Series : Maintaining Mount Position

This video by one of BJJ's greatest chapions, Jean Jacques Machado, offers a detailed tutorial on how to maintain mount position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on technique, control, and subtle adjustments to prevent escapes.

Key Concepts Covered

1. Purpose of the Drill

   • Focus is on staying in the mount position, not on submitting or finishing.

   • Main goal: Maintain control without creating openings for the opponent to escape.

   
   

2. Dealing with Opponent’s Elbows

   • When the opponent’s elbows touch the ground or poke the top player, it’s a potential escape opportunity.

   • Solution: Slide knees back and drop hips to limit mobility.

   • Keep heels up and legs active to maintain tight pressure.

   
   

3. Head and Hip Control

   • Move the opponent’s head to restrict their ability to frame or escape.

   • Ensure your hips are heavy, making the mount difficult to buck off.

   
   

4. Chest and Knee Positioning

   • Drop the chest to weaken the opponent’s elbows.

   • Shift weight depending on opponent’s direction—oppose their motion.

   • Constantly adjust knees to keep the mount tight and dynamic.

   
   

5. Tactical Movement

   • If the opponent tries to bridge or shrimp, counter by transferring weight accordingly.

   • Keep the opponent’s elbows elevated or pinned to reduce leverage.

   
   

6. Creating a “Nightmare” Scenario

   • Using chest pressure, high knees, and arm trapping, force the bottom player into survival mode.

   • Limit options so the bottom player can’t initiate an escape without exposing themselves.

   
   

Drill Instructions for Practice

• Pair up with someone close to your size.

• Step 1: Put your chest over your partner’s hands.

• Step 2: Slide the knee up and maintain chest pressure.

• Step 3: Adjust based on your partner’s movement—keep weight shifting, never static.

• Let the partner try to escape, while you use technique and pressure to stay on top.

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