KNEE MOUNT
When the enemy is defending well from side control, a good option is to go to
the knee mount.
Achieve the knee mount with control of the far side arm.
(1) Step 1. From side control, move your arm through the enemy’s armpit.

Achieve knee mount with control of far side arm, step 1
(2) Step 2. With the other arm, reach back and gain control of his elbow.
Pulling the arm upwards as you change your hips, sit through to the position
shown.

Achieve knee mount with control of far side arm, step 2

Achieve knee mount with control of far side arm, step 2
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(3) Step 3. Place the foot of the leg closest to the enemy underneath the
other leg. With your weight on the hand in the enemy’s armpit and your outside
leg, swing your inside leg up into the knee mount. Ensure that you maintain
control of the enemy’s near side arm.

Achieve knee mount with control of far side arm, step 3

Achieve knee mount with control of far side arm, step 3
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