Knee on Belly

A transitional control position where the top player places one knee on the opponent's abdomen or chest while the other foot remains on the ground.

Gi Applicability:both
Position Type:Top Position

Moves from Knee on Belly

Armbar

Learn how to execute a joint lock from knee on belly, isolating and extending the opponent's arm for an effective submission.

intermediate
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Baseball Bat Choke

Execute a powerful gi-only submission from knee on belly by mastering collar grips and pressure for an effective choke.

intermediate
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Bridge and Elbow Push Escape

Learn a beginner-friendly escape from knee on belly in BJJ to disrupt balance and create space using a bridge and elbow push.

beginner
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Kimura

Learn a shoulder lock submission from knee on belly to control and submit your opponent in jiu jitsu.

intermediate
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Roll Under Escape

Escape knee on belly by rolling under your opponent when they overcommit, turning the tables in both gi and no-gi settings.

intermediate
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Shrimp Escape

Escape the knee on belly by creating space and recovering guard. Ideal for beginners in both gi and no-gi.

beginner
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Spinning Armbar

Advanced armbar from knee on belly; requires precision and timing to capitalize on opponent's defense.

advanced
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Straight Armbar

This submission from knee on belly hyperextends the opponent's arm, targeting the elbow joint, effective in Gi and No-Gi for intermediates.

intermediate
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Transition to Back Control

Learn to transition from knee on belly to back control, enhancing your BJJ techniques by capitalizing on your opponent's defensive reactions.

intermediate
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Transition to Mount

Learn how to transition from Knee on Belly to enhance control and set up submissions in both gi and no-gi BJJ.

beginner
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Transition to North-South

Learn to transition from knee on belly to north-south position, enhancing control and setting up submissions in BJJ.

intermediate
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Transition to Side Control

Learn how to transition from knee on belly to side control, a beginner-friendly move for better positional control in BJJ.

beginner
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Underhook Escape

Learn to escape knee-on-belly by securing an underhook, creating space, and recovering position in both Gi and No-Gi settings.

intermediate
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