Mount Submissions | Armbar, RNC & More From Mount
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Complete guide to mount submissions. Learn armbar, rear-naked choke, triangle, americana, and chestband choke from mount position.
Why Mount is Perfect for Submissions
The mount position gives you unmatched control over your opponent's body. You can isolate their arms, control their head and neck, and apply pressure to their entire torso. This makes submissions from mount highly reliable and devastating.
Armbar from Mount
One of the highest-percentage submissions from mount:
- Control your opponent's arm by trapping it across your body
- Post your foot on the ground for leverage
- Pivot your hips and extend the elbow over your hip
- Apply steady pressure until they tap or the arm locks
Rear-Naked Choke (RNC) from Mount
Transition to RNC when opponent's arms are too active:
- Position your hands behind their neck in a collar grip
- Lock your hands by grasping your wrist or interlocking fingers
- Sink your weight and apply steady pressure to the neck
- Control their hips to prevent escape
Triangle Choke from Mount
Setup from mount by isolating an arm:
- Trap one arm against their body with your knee
- Thread your other leg over their shoulder
- Lock your legs in triangle formation
- Adjust your hips and squeeze for the tap
Americana and Keylock from Mount
These shoulder submissions are highly effective from mount. The americana isolates the arm and shoulder joint, while the keylock works by locking the arm against their own body.
Chestband Choke
An advanced submission where you use your lapel to choke from the front mount position.