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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Fm3-25-150combativesfig3-2frontmount.png) The mounted position is considered one of the most dominant grappling positions. | |
| Classification | Position |
| Style | Judo, Jiu-Jitsu |
| AKA | full mount |
| Child hold(s) | high mount, low mount, S-mount, knee mount, reverse mount, tate shiho gatame |
The mount, or mounted position, is a dominant ground grappling position, where one combatant sits on the other combatants torso with the face pointing towards the opponent's head. This is a favorable position for the top combatant in several ways. The top combatant can generate considerable momentum for strikes (such as punches or elbows) to the head of the opponent, while the bottom combatant is restricted by the ground and by the combatant on top. Other advantages include various chokeholds and joint locks that can be applied from the top. The bottom combatant will usually look to sweep the opponent or transition into a better position such as the guard.