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Knee on belly
One knee on their stomach, the other leg posted. A fast pressure position for transitions.
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Essentials
Your knee is on their belly or chest while you balance on your other foot. It’s mobile, painful and lets you switch sides fast and attack as they react.
Your goals
- Knee on their belly, other leg posted
- Grip their collar or arm
- Attack the armbar or choke as they push
What they want
- Push your knee off
- Shrimp and recover guard
Key principles
- Balance and mobility
- Pressure comes from your knee, not your hands
Common mistakes
- Too much weight on your hands
- Staying static
Techniques to learn
Each one opens its own page and video.
Where it leads
- Other side
- Knee on belly (bottom)
- In courses
- Foundations V: Pins & mount
If this happens…
- they push your kneeThe armbar or a choke opens up
- they shrimp awayFollow or switch to mount
Advanced detailsTransitions, threats, reactions, troubleshooting and a sparring drill
1. Overview
One knee on their stomach, the other leg posted. A fast pressure position for transitions.
Key controls
- Shin diagonal across their belly, foot by their far hip
- Grip their collar and far sleeve or belt
- Stay light and posture tall so you can move
In this position
3 transitions · 0 sweeps · 3 submissions · 2 reactions · 2 troubleshooting fixes · 1 sparring exercise · 2 techniques
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