KNEE MOUNT
When the enemy is defending well from side control, a good option is to go to
the knee mount.
Attacks from the Knee Mount.
Straight Arm Bar from the Knee Mount.
(a) Step 1. If the enemy pushes up with his near side arm, grasp it at the
elbow with your arm closest to the enemy’s head. Step over his head with the
same side leg.

Straight arm bar from the knee mount, step 1

Straight arm bar from the knee mount, step 1 continued
(b) Step 2. Sit down as close to his shoulder as possible and lay back into
the straight arm bar. You may need to twist slightly toward his legs because
the change in your leg position allows him an opportunity to roll out of the
technique. You do not need to bring your other leg across his body.

Straight arm bar from the knee mount, step 2