1-800-BJJ-HELP #168: Jake's Recent Ideas on Securing and Maintaining Mount
Jan 4, 2026
Jake Luigi, a BJJ coach and YouTuber, shares innovative strategies for securing and maintaining mount. He discusses the advantages of three-quarter mount for hip control and upper/lower body separation. Jake emphasizes the importance of arm extension before entering full mount, and introduces shin mount as a transitional technique. He provides insights on managing arm-control with techniques like gift wrap and the farce choke. Jake also highlights the need to prioritize control over aggressive submissions, ensuring a solid foundation before attempting finishes.
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Separate Hips And Shoulders For Control
- Mount control is stronger when the opponent's hips and shoulders face different directions.
- Three-quarter mount helps create that separation and preserve hip control before committing to full mount.
Get Extension Before Committing To Mount
- Secure arm extension before fully mounting to prevent the bottom player rebuilding height after rotating.
- Keep rotation controlled until you have the extended arm so their turn is disadvantageous.
Use Gift Wrap + Underhook As A Checkpoint
- From a single chest wrap, prioritize using your underhook arm for control and your free arm to manage the secondary arm.
- Aim for the gift wrap plus underhook checkpoint instead of immediately chasing an arm triangle.