Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Crossface mount entry from side control
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Move into mount while keeping the upper body pinned and the legs managed.
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Side control · In control
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 2 min section · 0:29–2:10
Opens the video at this section · Gi & no-gi demonstrationGreat Sequence: Side Control To Mount To Armbar by Stan Beck
Stan Beck
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- Side control with a crossface and far-side underhook.
- A stable upper-body hold while one hand manages the legs.
Key ideas
- Keep their upper body controlled as you free one hand.
- Manage the legs before moving across.
- Settle your base after the crossing.
Common pitfalls
- Advancing before controlling the space their knee could recover.
Connections Reactions and next steps
Where this can lead
- Mount · In control
Both knees and feet clear their legs and your mount remains balanced.