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Ground positions, sweeps and escapes

Mount

Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Montada · Judo: Tate-shiho-gatame · MMA: Mount · Wrestling: Mount

Appears in 4 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The top fighter sits astride the opponent’s torso with the knees on the floor. The body weight goes through the hips onto the chest, limiting the bottom fighter’s breathing and movement and freeing the hands for strikes or attacks.

Appears in 4 arts

ArtName used in this art
Brazilian Jiu-JitsuMontada
JudoTate-shiho-gatame
MMAMount
WrestlingMount

More in this category

Guard (fighting on the back) Half guard Side control Scarf hold North–south Back control (back mount) Knee-on-belly Scissor sweep Hip bump sweep Bridge and roll escape (upa) Hip escape (shrimping) Guard pass

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (pt): Jiu-jitsu brasileiro
  2. Wikipedia (en): List of judo techniques
  3. Wikipedia (en): Mount (grappling)

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Wabukan (2026). “Mount”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/montada (accessed 2026-10-30).

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