Mount Position in Jiu-Jitsu: Definition and Control
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The mount position is a dominant spot where you sit on your partner's torso with your knees on either side. From mount you control their movement and can attack with submissions, while the person underneath works to escape.
The mount position means sitting on top of your partner's chest or stomach, facing their head, with a knee on each side of their body. It is one of the most dominant positions in jiu-jitsu. The person on top has weight and options, and the person below has a clear goal: protect and escape.
Low mount and high mount
In low mount you sit near the hips, which is stable and easy to hold. In high mount you slide up toward the chest and armpits, which makes attacks like the armbar closer but gives the partner more room to bridge. Good players move between the two depending on how their partner reacts.
Staying safe in mount
If you are on top, keep your base wide and your weight balanced so you are not rolled over. If you are underneath, protect your neck, keep your elbows tight, and learn a calm mount escape. Remember to tap early if a submission is locked, because this position puts a lot of pressure on the arms and neck.
Why it matters
Because the mount limits movement and opens many submissions, it earns points in many competition rulesets. It also teaches balance. New students often discover that staying calm on top is harder than it looks.
Come learn the position from both sides in a free trial class. You can also explore the side control position that often comes before or after the mount.
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