Knee on Belly

  • BJJ
  • Side Control Attacks
  • fundamental
  • Side control
  • 2 steps

A mobile, high-pressure control, drive a knee onto the belly and post up to attack or transition. Also known as the KOB, the Knee mount or the Knee ride. Here is the exact breakdown from the DARCE app: 2 steps, the details that make it work, and the mistakes to avoid.

Step by step

  1. 01

    Side control

    Establish chest-to-chest side control.

    Knee on Belly step 1 of 2: Side control
  2. 02

    Drive the knee up

    Slide your near knee onto their belly, post the other foot out wide and posture up tall, hands controlling the collar/hip.

    Knee on Belly step 2 of 2: Drive the knee up

Key details

  • Drive the knee into the soft of the belly and sit your weight onto it.
  • Post the outside foot wide for a stable, mobile base.
  • Stay tall and heavy, KOB pressures them into mistakes to attack.

Common mistakes

  • Kneeling on the hip or chest instead of the belly.
  • Keeping the base narrow and getting bucked off.
  • Sitting low instead of posturing tall over the knee.

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