The top player in a blue gi plants one knee across the stomach of the bottom player in a white gi and posts the other leg out wide for base, while the bottom player pushes on the knee.

Knee on Belly

Less stable than side control, but mobile and uncomfortable. Their reactions open up the neck, the arms and mount.

52 lessons

Also called knee on stomach, knee ride, kob, knee mount, joelho na barriga, knee on chest.

Knee on Belly Top

Stay balanced, make it uncomfortable and attack the reactions.

Control and Balance Entries from side control, weight placement and riding their movement. 11
Submissions Far-side armbar, baseball bat choke, collar choke and kimura off their reactions. 18
Transitions Dropping to mount, switching sides and taking the back as they turn. 7

Knee on Belly Bottom

Get on your side, push the knee off, and recover guard or turn in.

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