<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Pressure</strong> System

Learn about Mount Pressure System in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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Common Mistakes in Mount Pressure System

Sitting Too High

Mounting high on the chest gives your partner room to bridge and roll. Sit low — hips near the belt line — and sprawl your weight through your knees.

Reaching Forward Too Early

Leaning forward to grab the collar before establishing hooks invites the upa escape. Secure weight distribution before attacking.

Neglecting Hip Control

Without controlling the hips through knee pressure and foot hooks, escapes become trivially easy. Drive knees inward and maintain active pressure.

Abandoning Base

Losing base while attacking submissions allows reversals. Keep your base wide, weight centered, and never over-commit to a single attack.

Training Tips for Mount Pressure System

Shadow Drill at Full Speed

Perform the technique slowly, then progressively increase to competition speed while maintaining crisp mechanics. Video yourself to catch form breakdowns.

Use a Skilled Partner

Training with a partner who can give realistic resistance and honest feedback accelerates technical development more than repetitions with a passive uke.

Isolate Weak Phases

Break the technique into phases and identify which phase breaks down under pressure. Spend disproportionate drilling time on that specific phase.

Compete in Tournaments

Competition reveals real weaknesses that controlled training obscures. Even white belts benefit from early competitive experience.

Learning Progression for Mount Pressure System

Start with controlled drilling of the core mechanics at 30% resistance.
Progress to positional sparring: your partner starts in the relevant position and you practice Mount Pressure System with moderate resistance.
Integrate into flow rolling — actively hunt for Mount Pressure System opportunities without forcing.
Add to live sparring with full resistance. Focus on recognizing setups, not just finishing.
Record and review footage to identify timing gaps and mechanical errors.

Recommended Drills for Mount Pressure System

Isolated Entry Drill — With a cooperative partner, repeat the entry sequence for Mount Pressure System 20 times each side. Focus on timing and body positioning.
Reaction Drill — Partner resists at 40–60%. Practice recognizing when the Mount Pressure System window opens and executing within 1–2 seconds.
Chain Drill — Link Mount Pressure System with 2 follow-up attacks. If the primary is defended, flow immediately into the backup without pausing.
Timed Round — 3-minute positional round: start in the setup position and apply Mount Pressure System as many times as possible. Track completions per session.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to learn Mount Pressure System?

Most practitioners develop functional competency with Mount Pressure System within 3–6 months of consistent drilling. Mastery — the ability to execute reliably in live rolling against resisting opponents — typically takes 1–2 years.

Is Mount Pressure System effective for beginners?

Yes. Mount Pressure System is part of the core BJJ curriculum and taught at all belt levels. Beginners should focus on the fundamental mechanics and concepts before refining advanced entries.

How often should I drill Mount Pressure System?

3–5 times per week is ideal for rapid skill acquisition. Even 10 focused repetitions per session compounds over time — consistency matters more than volume.

What positions connect to Mount Pressure System?

BJJ is a linked system. Mount Pressure System flows naturally to and from related positions. Study transitions in both directions to build a complete positional game.