Positions in Jiu-Jitsu
(Defensive and Offensive Instructionals on Individual Pages)
Back Mount
Back mount (/bak mount/): A position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in which the offensive player controls the back of the defensive player. Also known as 'rear mount' or 'back control'.
Full Mount
Full mount (/fo͝ol mount/): A a position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in which the offensive player is on top of the defensive player with their legs around the defensive player, also known as just 'mount.
Knee-On-Belly
Knee-On-Belly (/nē ônˈbelē/): A position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu where the top offensive player has one of their knees (and shin) across the stomach and torso area of the bottom defensive player, also known as 'knee-on-stomach' or 'knee ride'.
Side Control
Side Control /sīd/ kənˈtrōl: A position in Brazilian jiu-jitsu where the offensive top player is perpendicular to and on top of the defensive player, with their chest pressing against the defensive player's chest. The defensive player has their back exposed to the floor.
Kesa-Gatame
Kesa-Gatame: A a position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in which the offensive player wraps their arm around the head and neck while simultaneously controlling the inside arm of the defensive player.
Reverse Kesa-Gatame
Reverse Kesa-Gatame: A position similar to kesa-gatame except the offensive player faces the defensive players legs.
North-South
North-South: A position in which the top player is face down and laying on top of their opponent's chest. The two opponent's body's are offset 180 degrees.
Turtle
Turtle: A position in which the defensive player is in the fetal position. The offensive player has the back of the defensive player.
