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Offensive Techniques From The Rear-Mount Position

Written by Sanko Lewis

This article is based mainly on Taekwondo techniques, but it's applicable to any martial art.Rear-mount position

The rear-mount position (aka back-mount) is thought to be the safest and most advantageous position in grappling, because the enemy has very few possibilities available. It is considered the
“rear-mount” regardless if you are sitting, lying on your back on the floor or if the opponent is raised up on his hands. The rear-mount also provides for one of the most effective, yet...

Best Positions in Grappling

Written by Sanko Lewis

I will supply some thoughts, theories or techniques for fighting on the ground. Some of them will be purely Taekwondo based, while others may be a fusion of Taekwondo principles and other grappling arts, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But all of the techniques that follows, can be used in any martial art.

As an introduction to ground fighting, I wish to describe the four best positions for grappling.Rear-mount

This position is considered a “rear-mount” regardless if you are sitting...