Transition to Technical Mount

From Full Mount to a Higher-Control Position

Key Steps

Step 1: Stabilize base and posture

• Keep hips heavy, spine straight, and control the opponent’s head or near arm to prevent bridges.

Step 2: Read their turn

• When they tilt to their side, position your hips and align your knees to prepare the wedge.

Step 3: Insert the rear knee behind their back

• The knee closest to their back slides behind their spine, wedging between torso and mat to lock the angle.

Step 4: Place the front knee over their torso

• The opposite knee moves over their chest or upper abdomen, pinning the torso and limiting hip movement.

Step 5: Secure control and settle

• Lower hips, flatten the shoulder, maintain head control with one hand, and keep the other ready to threaten chokes or transitions.

Application

• This is a foundational progression in jiu jitsu moves and bjj techniques. This how-to is a step-by-step progression you can use in jiu jitsu moves and bjj techniques. From here you can threaten submissions or advance to back control. It is beginner-friendly with proper drilling; focus on timing and balance.

• Gi vs No-Gi: grips adapt, but the wedge remains the core mechanic.

Mistakes

• Losing base or head control
• Failing to wedge behind the back
• Knees misaligned or too high
• Not maintaining hip pressure
• Neglecting trapped-arm control

Tips

• Tuck your chin, keep elbows tight.
• Move hips with the turn; avoid over-rotation.
• Drill slowly, then add resistance for smoothness.