Spinal Immobilization: Supine Patient
0
Supine Rear Mount·San Diego Miramar EMT Program
Demonstration of the Spinal Immobilization for the Supine Patient Skill. This is a testable skill for the San Diego Coun…
Supine Rear Mount
SubFamily仰向け後ろ騎乗位(Aomuke Ushiro Kijōi)
TraditionalTranslation: supine rear mount
Overview
The Supine Rear Mount subfamily covers the rear mount position where the controlling fighter is lying on their back with the opponent on top of them, face up, with hooks or body triangle maintaining control. [1] The supine rear mount is the more common rear mount configuration in competition because escaping fighters often roll to put the controlling fighter on their back, and skilled back takers maintain the position from supine. [1],[2] Despite being on the bottom, the supine rear mount is still considered a dominant position because the controlling fighter maintains full back control and attacking capability. [2],[3]
History & Origin
The supine rear mount is the most common back control configuration in competitive grappling and MMA, as opponents frequently attempt to escape back control by rolling, resulting in the controlling fighter ending up on their back. [1] The position's dominance despite being on the bottom demonstrates the primacy of back control in the positional hierarchy. [2],[3]
Effectiveness
Lineage
The supine rear mount is the classical back control position in BJJ and judo ne-waza. [1]
Competition Record
The supine rear mount is the standard back control finishing position in MMA and BJJ competition. [1]
Images
No images yet for this technique.
Sign in to suggest an image.
Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Gravity-assisted top control — body weight pins the opponent's torso to the ground
Joints Involved — Attacker's hips (heavy base), knees (clamped for ride control), opponent's spine (pinned)
Force Vector — Downward — gravity plus active hip pressure maximises control and submission opportunities
Positional Mechanic — High mount raises the centre of gravity above the opponent's shoulder line, isolating their arms for attacks
Position & Entry
From guard pass completion — After passing the guard, establish mount by placing knees on either side of the opponent's torso
From sweep — Complete a sweep from guard and land directly in mount position on top
From side control (knee slide) — From side control, slide the knee across the opponent's belly and settle into mount
Videos
1 video
Learn This Technique
No instructional courses yet for this technique.
Sign in to suggest a course.
Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
4
Moderate4/10
Back control is dominant position; enables rear chokes (Danaher 2021)
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— IBJJF — Legal, mount scores 4 points — highest-scoring po...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal, mount scores 2 points
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal dominant position
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— UWW — Legal, back exposure scores points, pin ends match ...
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal, pin scores points
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓The supine rear mount has the attacker lying on their back with the opponent on top of them, facing the ceiling — the most secure form of back control (Danaher, Back Attacks, 2018)
✓In the supine position, the attacker's back is on the mat and the opponent sits in front of them — the attacker's weight is not a factor, but the leg and arm controls are at maximum
✓The supine rear mount is the most secure because gravity works against the opponent — they must fight upward to escape
✓The supine position is achieved by falling to one side from the seated position — fall to the strong seatbelt side
✓From supine, the RNC is the primary attack — the opponent is facing the ceiling with the attacker's arms around their neck
✓The supine rear mount is the position where most RNC finishes occur — the control is so secure that the attacker can focus entirely on the choke
✓In competition, the supine rear mount is where experienced grapplers spend most of their back-control time
✓The opponent's escape options from supine are limited: hand fight, scoot down, shoulder walk, or turn
Common Mistakes
!Not falling to the strong seatbelt side — always transition to the side that favours the choke
!Allowing the opponent to turn to their side — prevent the turn with hooks and seatbelt
!Not using gravity to your advantage — in the supine position, the opponent must work against gravity to escape
!Keeping the opponent too far above you — keep them low; if they slide up, your choke access improves
!Not attacking from the supine position — the security of the position should enable confident attacking
!Losing hooks in the supine transition — maintain hook connection as you fall to the back
!Not maintaining chest contact during the supine position — the opponent will create space and begin escaping
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Pass the Guard — clear the opponent's legs to advance to this dominant position
2Settle Weight — distribute body weight to maintain heavy pressure
3Control Arms — manage the opponent's arms to prevent frames and escapes
4Threaten Submissions — attack to force defensive reactions and maintain dominance
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mastering Jujitsu (Renzo Gracie & John Danaher, 2003)
1BookJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] IBJJF Rules (2024) [2] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008) [3] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003)
2BookBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Gracie & Gracie, 2001)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003) [2] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Standard Japanese martial arts terminology (kanji/hiragana)
4OtherJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
5CitationJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] IBJJF Rules (2024) [2] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008) [3] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003)
6CitationBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Gracie & Gracie, 2001)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003) [2] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Community
Athletics
Requires
base stability, heavy hips, ride ability
Favours
heavier build with strong hips for pressure
Key muscles
hip adductors, core, glutes, quadriceps
Sub-techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I secure the straps when immobilizing a supine patient on a backboard?
Check all straps to ensure they are secure, and tighten them as needed. Make sure you have an even number of straps on each side of the patient for balanced immobilization.
What should I do if a strap gets stuck during supine immobilization?
Do not pull on stuck straps; instead, address them as needed once the patient is properly positioned on the board.
In what order should I secure different parts of the body when immobilizing a supine patient?
Secure the torso and body first with straps, then move to securing the patient's head to the board as the final step of immobilization.
How does the Supine Rear Mount work?
The Supine Rear Mount subfamily covers the rear mount position where the controlling fighter is lying on their back with the opponent on top of them, face up, with hooks or body triangle maintaining control. The supine rear mount is the more common rear mount configuration in competition because escaping fighters often roll to put the controlling fighter on their back, and skilled back takers maintain the position from supine.
Where does the Supine Rear Mount come from?
The supine rear mount is the most common back control configuration in competitive grappling and MMA, as opponents frequently attempt to escape back control by rolling, resulting in the controlling fighter ending up on their back. The position's dominance despite being on the bottom demonstrates the primacy of back control in the positional hierarchy.
Is the Supine Rear Mount legal in competition?
IBJJF: legal — Legal, mount scores 4 points — highest-scoring position; IJF: legal — Legal, osaekomi (pin) — 10-19 seconds scores waza-ari, 20 seconds scores ippon; ADCC: legal — Legal, mount scores 2 points; Unified MMA: legal — Legal dominant position; UWW: legal — Legal, back exposure scores points, pin ends match by fall; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal, pin scores points
How dangerous is the Supine Rear Mount?
Danger rating 4/10. Moderate — back control is dominant position; enables rear chokes (Danaher 2021)
How do I set up the Supine Rear Mount?
The standard setup chain: Pass the Guard → Settle Weight → Control Arms → Threaten Submissions.
How do I defend against the Supine Rear Mount?
Standard counters include: Bridge (Upa) — explosive hip elevation to off-balance the top player / Elbow-Knee Escape (Shrimp) — create space by driving elbow to knee and hip-escaping / Frame — establish forearm frames to prevent the top player from settling weight.
What are the variants of the Supine Rear Mount?
Common variants: Low mount (hips heavy on the opponent's belly, grapevines in for sta…); High mount (knees under the armpits, arms isolated for submissions); S-mount (one knee high under the armpit, other leg across for arm …); Technical mount (one leg hooked, one knee posted, modified for back-take t…).
How effective is the Supine Rear Mount in competition?
The supine rear mount is the standard back control finishing position in MMA and BJJ competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the Supine Rear Mount?
Top errors to watch for: Not falling to the strong seatbelt side — always transition to the side that favours the choke / Allowing the opponent to turn to their side — prevent the turn with hooks and seatbelt / Not using gravity to your advantage — in the supine position, the opponent must work against gravity to escape / Keeping the opponent too far above you — keep them low; if they slide up, your choke access improves.
What are other names for the Supine Rear Mount?
The Supine Rear Mount is also known as Aomuke Ushiro Kijōi, Flat Back Mount, Supine Back Control, Prone Rear Mount.