Control position·armbar (the defining attack — arm is isolated and ready for extension), S-mount armbar (position-specific variant), mounted triangle (leg is already high near the head)
Sitting Mount
S-Mount
S-Mount
S-shaped knees - one up, one down, armbar setup
Dominance
91
vs 9
Control depth
Spine wrap
Controlling
Transitions
10
outbound
Submissions
34
downstream
What it is
Mount variation with one knee near opponent's head and other knee down creating S-shape. The asymmetrical positioning isolates their arm for attacks while maintaining balance. This configuration provides direct access to armbars and other submissions.
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
91 vs 9
Disadvantaged↓ 82Dominant
Control depth · Spine wrap — One knee up, one down - isolate arm, attack armbar
Dominance — Escaping perspective
9 vs 91
Disadvantaged↓ -82Dominant
Control depth · Distal — S-mount on you - protect arms tight, don't extend
ATTACKSUBMISSION SETUP
10 ways out.
All10transitionsin the App Store↗S-Mount →
Mounted Triangle Setup
Knees high at armpits - heavy pressure, arm attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
S-Mount →
Mount to Back Take
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
S-Mount →
Mount to Back Take
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
S-Mount →
S-Mount to Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
S-Mount →
S-Mount to Uke Gatame
Arm pinned across chest - control and armlocks, classical position
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
S-Mount →
Arm Triangle Setup
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
S-Mount →
Mounted Triangle Setup
Triangle locked from mount - neck and arm isolated
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Controlling
S-Mount →
S-Mount to Turtle
Hands and knees, elbows tight - protect neck, escape quickly
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
S-Mount →
S-Mount to Defensive Shell
Tight protective posture - arms guard neck, wait for escape
Type
Escape
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
S-Mount →
S-Mount to Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard recovery
Tier
Core
Perspective
Escaping
34 finishes live
from this position.
All34submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Armbar
Controlling
Live10/10
SUB-002
Mounted Triangle
Controlling
Live9/10
SUB-003
Americana
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Arm Triangle
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-005
Kimura
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-006
Straight Armlock
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-007
Triangle Choke
Controlling
Watch7/10
SUB-008
Prone Armbar
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-009
Cross Collar Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-010
Head and Arm Choke
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-011
Katagatame
Controlling
Watch6/10
SUB-012
Arm-in Ezekiel
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-013
Baratoplata
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-014
Bicep Slicer
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-015
Ezekiel Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-016
Gift Wrap Choke
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-017
Inverted Armbar
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-018
Omoplata
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-019
Reverse Triangle
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-020
Sitting Arm Triangle
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-021
Tarikoplata
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-022
Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long5/10
SUB-023
Arm Crush
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-024
Bow and Arrow Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-025
Crucifix Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-026
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-027
Hammerlock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-028
Loop Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-029
Monoplata
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-030
Paper Cutter Choke
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-031
Reverse Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-032
Straight Wristlock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-033
Top Wrist Lock
Controlling
Long4/10
SUB-034
Gi Tail Choke
Controlling
Long3/10
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