Mount Attack System: Complete Offense from Top Mount Position

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Last updated: 2026-03-16 | Difficulty: 🥋🥋 Intermediate

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Mount Attack Fundamentals

The mount position offers multiple submission and pressure attack options. A complete mount attack system combines submissions, positional transitions, and pressure control to keep your opponent constantly defending.

Submission Chains from Mount

The Armbar Setup

Isolate your opponent's arm and apply the armbar. Common variations include the mounted armbar and the crossface armbar transitions.

The Triangle Attack

From mount, set up a mounted triangle by isolating their head and extending your leg around their neck. Maintain mount pressure while completing the triangle.

Positional Transitions

If submissions aren't available, transition to better positions. Use side control, back control, or other dominant positions to maintain your offensive advantage.

Related Attack Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to learn Mount Attack System?

Most practitioners develop functional competency with Mount Attack System within 3–6 months of consistent drilling. Mastery — the ability to execute reliably in live rolling against resisting opponents — typically takes 1–2 years.

Is Mount Attack System effective for beginners?

Yes. Mount Attack System is part of the core BJJ curriculum and taught at all belt levels. Beginners should focus on the fundamental mechanics and concepts before refining advanced entries.

How often should I drill Mount Attack System?

3–5 times per week is ideal for rapid skill acquisition. Even 10 focused repetitions per session compounds over time — consistency matters more than volume.

What positions connect to Mount Attack System?

BJJ is a linked system. Mount Attack System flows naturally to and from related positions. Study transitions in both directions to build a complete positional game.

More Questions

How do I transition between different mount attacks effectively?

The key is to chain your attacks. For example, if your opponent defends an armbar, immediately transition to a kimura or an Ezekiel choke. Maintaining pressure and keeping your hips heavy are crucial for seamless transitions.

What are the most common defenses against mount attacks and how do I counter them?

Common defenses include bridging, shrimping, and turning away. To counter, maintain tight control, use your weight to stifle their movement, and adjust your grips to exploit the openings created by their defensive actions. For instance, if they bridge, you can often transition to a S-mount or an armbar.

How can I maintain a strong, suffocating mount position to prevent escapes while setting up my attacks?

Keep your chest low and your hips heavy, almost like you're trying to sit on their sternum. Control their hips with your legs, preventing them from bridging or shrimping effectively. This constant pressure limits their options and creates opportunities for your submissions.

Common BJJ Problems & FAQ

Q: When I'm in the Mount Attack System and trying to transition to an armbar, why does my opponent's elbow feel so hard to break down and what specific body mechanics can I use to fix this?

Your opponent's elbow feels hard to break down because their triceps are actively resisting by extending their arm. To fix this, focus on cupping their elbow with your forearm and then pulling their elbow *towards* their hip, creating a fulcrum that leverages their shoulder joint and makes their arm easier to isolate and extend.

Q: How can I effectively use the Mount Attack System to generate pressure and control when facing a significantly larger and stronger opponent in BJJ?

Against a larger opponent, prioritize sinking your hips low and driving your chest into their sternum, creating a tight base that limits their movement. Use your legs to maintain a strong, controlling grip on their hips by either having your knees tight to their body or hooking their legs, preventing them from bridging or shrimping effectively.

Q: During the Mount Attack System, when I'm setting up a kimura, why does my opponent often escape by turning their hips away and what specific hip movement can I use to counter this?

Your opponent escapes by turning their hips away because you're likely not controlling their hips effectively with your legs, allowing them to create space. To counter, as you grip for the kimura, maintain knee pressure on their hips and use your opposite leg to hook their far hip or thigh, preventing them from turning and keeping their body aligned for the submission.