Technical Mount Position | High Mount Variations

Intermediate to Advanced • 12 min read

Purple Belt+ Master the subtle variations that separate good mount control from great mount control.

Contents

Understanding Mount Variations

Mount position has several subtle variations that change how you apply control. Understanding these differences allows you to adapt your control strategy based on your opponent's defensive attempts and body type.

1

High Mount Position

The primary mount variation emphasizes upper body control:

Keep your knees very high on the opponent's ribcage
Your posture is upright with hands posted near their head
This position allows easier arm isolation and collar control
Perfect for setting up submissions on the arms and neck

2

The Knee Slice Mount Variation

A technical variation that controls through knee positioning:

One knee cuts across their hips while the other is high on the ribs
This asymmetrical position creates different control angles
Excellent for setting up transitions to side control
Creates pressure through the hip and leg positioning

3

Mount with Underhook Control

Advanced control using arm positioning:

Thread an underhook under one of their arms
Your other hand posts on the mat for balance
This limits their movement and creates crushing pressure
Sets up chokes and shoulder pressure techniques

💡 Pro Tip: Technical mount mastery comes from feeling your opponent's weight distribution. Adjust your position slightly to put maximum pressure exactly where they can't move. Small adjustments create huge differences in control quality.

Switching Between Mount Variations

Fluidly transitioning between high mount, pressure mount, and technical variations keeps your opponent confused and prevents them from developing escape timing.

Advanced Mount Positioning Concepts

Elite competitors use subtle weight shifts and positioning adjustments to maintain perfect control while setting up devastating submissions.