Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy: Position Before Submission

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prioritizes positional dominance over immediate submission attempts. Rather than forcing submissions through arm locks or chokes, practitioners should focus on establishing superior positions, which naturally create submission opportunities. This principle is especially critical in MMA, where positional control enables striking opportunities without requiring a technical submission.

The Back Mount: Superior Position in Grappling

The back mount is the most dominant position in both Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, superior even to the mount position. From the back mount, the top grappler controls the opponent's ability to escape, defend, or counter-attack. This position represents the ultimate goal of positional hierarchy in grappling.

Establishing Side Control

Side control is the foundational position in the positional hierarchy. To establish side control, place your arm over the opponent's body, scoot up close, secure an underhook, and establish a strong pin across their torso. This position provides control while serving as the entry point for advancing to higher-level positions.

Advancing from Side Control to Mount

From side control, advance to mount by bringing the near-side knee over the opponent's body to open their guard. Slide your knee into their armpit—not across their chest—then drive your foot down to establish a secure mount position. This progression represents the second level in positional hierarchy.

Transitioning from Mount to Back Control

From mount, transition to back control by punching toward the opponent's face to force them to turn away. Circle your body around their side while maintaining upper body control. This creates the 'cobra' position, positioning you to secure the back mount.

Securing Hooks for Back Mount Control

Once positioned at the opponent's back, drive your body weight forward to force them prone. Insert both hooks (one on each side of their body) by wrapping your legs around their torso. Lock your feet together to create maximum control and prevent escape.

Complete Position Progression Sequence

Execute the full positional progression: establish side control with a tight pin, advance the knee into mount position, transition to back control through directional punching, and secure the back mount with locked hooks. This sequence demonstrates the complete hierarchy from fundamental to dominant positioning.

Side Control to Mount & Mount to Back | MMA Fighting

Howcast

Standard Scoot And Turn

2 min read·7 key moments·PT4M5S video

Key Takeaways

•Jiu-Jitsu Philosophy: Position Before Submission
•The Back Mount: Superior Position in Grappling
•Establishing Side Control
•Advancing from Side Control to Mount

Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14CA107F0D3B6732 - - Like these MMA lessons !!! Check out the official app http://apple.co/1DIxHwS Watch more MMA Fighting Techniques videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/501856-Side-Control-to-Mount-and-Mount-to-Back-MMA-Fighting Position, transitioning on the ground. First, let's talk about philosophy and theory. What is Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu? It's a grappling art, but we don't just go for submissions. We don't just grab an arm, break it, ba, ba, ba. That's not how jiu-jitsu thinks. Jiu-jitsu thinks about position, before submission. The submission is a consequence of the submission. Particularly in MMA, all right? I don't need to submit him with an arm lock or choke. I can just bam, all right? I don't need to, it's all about efficiency, okay? So, but what's the best position in MMA? Many people say the mount, but it's not. The best position in jiu-jitsu is the back mount. Here, right here, boom, this. Turning him over like this. This is where, all right? That's the worst position for him; the best for me. So, what really is jiu-jitsu? It's about dominating positionally, and getting to the back mount. That's what jiu-jitsu is; the back or the back mount. Back mount is better. So, how do I do that? All right. I just took Chad down, just took him down. Okay, I am gonna transition to side control. Arm over, scoot up, under hook, establish your side control pin. This is the first in the hierarchy of position, the first level - side control. Now, the next level is mount him. Side control is good, mount is better. So, I'm gonna bring my knee over like this, open him up, slide my knee into his arm pit, not here, into his arm pit, kick down and I'm in the mount, okay? How do I get to the back? I'm gonna punch him, okay? Ring my body around in a savage dispositon - the Cobra, okay? Punch him, if you're just grappling you do this choke here. Boom, tap him, bam. Boom, switch it fast, tap it. Boom, right here. Another entry - Americana. I'm going for the lock, I drop down here all these entries. The last one is, the Hook, here. The Captain of the hook. Grab here, flex, glide my shoulder down, drive that arm up, okay? Now, it looks like I'm gonna do a choke, but I'm not. I'm just gonna get here. Now, this is a really good position, but it's not the best yet. One, two, three, here, boom. I push him this way. Push him, push him, push him, push him. Get my hooks in and I'm right here, bam, bam, bam, bam. That's how I get there. One more time, side control. That's the hierarchy of position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about standard scoot and turn?

This video covers jiu-jitsu philosophy: position before submission, the back mount: superior position in grappling, establishing side control. It provides detailed instruction from Howcast.

How long does it take to learn standard scoot and turn?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 7-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.