Control position·kneebar (direct access to knees), calf slicer (legs fully available), banana split (hips exposed with legs spread)
Reverse Mount
Mounted facing legs - reverse angle, leg attacks
Dominance
87
vs 13
Control depth
Spine wrap
Controlling
Transitions
12
outbound
Submissions
17
downstream
What it is
Mount position facing toward opponent's legs instead of their head. The reverse orientation provides access to leg attacks while maintaining mount pressure. This position creates unusual submission angles and back take opportunities.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Controlling perspective
87 vs 13
Disadvantaged↓ 74Dominant
Control depth · Spine wrap — Facing their legs, heavy pressure - attack legs, take back
Dominance — Escaping perspective
13 vs 87
Disadvantaged↓ -74Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Mounted backward on you - frame lower back, move hips
CONTROLTRANSITION
12 ways out.
All12transitionsin the App Store↗Reverse Mount →
Mount to Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Reverse Mount →
Calf Slicer Entry
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Reverse Mount →
Mount to Back Take
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Reverse Mount →
Reverse Mount to Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Reverse Mount →
Reverse Mount to Outside Ashi Garami
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Reverse Mount →
Reverse Mount to Inside Ashi Garami
Inside control - different angles for leg attacks
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
Reverse Mount →
Reverse Mount to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Reverse Mount →
Reverse Mount to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Reverse Mount →
Reverse Mount to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Reverse Mount →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Reverse Mount →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
Reverse Mount →
Knee Shield Insert
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
17 finishes live
from this position.
All17submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Banana Split
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-002
Kneebar
Controlling
Live8/10
SUB-003
Calf Crusher
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Calf Slicer
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-005
Reverse Calf Slicer
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-006
Groin Stretch
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-007
Boston Crab
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-008
Calf Compression
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-009
Calf Crank
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-010
Hip Slicer
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-011
Texas Cloverleaf
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-012
Z-Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-013
Scorpion Lock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-014
Spine Crank
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-015
Armbar
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-016
Twister
Controlling
Long3/10
SUB-017
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long2/10
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