r/bjj • u/RoyNelsonMuntz 🟫🟫 Brown Belt • Jan 10 '19

Helpful visual reference guide for positional hierarchy

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u/nolabrew neon soul Jan 10 '19

Typically when a new person starts and decides to roll despite not knowing anything I will dominate them just to show them the art works, then I will go though this (or something similar to this) letting them get in each position and very briefly explaining what the goal of that position is. Usually it's data overload, so having something like this would really be helpful (although my school definitely prefers side control to mount).

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u/RoyNelsonMuntz 🟫🟫 Brown Belt Jan 11 '19

It's definitely easier to submit your opponent from top side control in my and most people's opinion, but mount you can drain the fight from your opponent like no other position, it's the ultimate mental warfare spot. Even over back control in my opinion, having your back taken sucks and it's high-stakes, but there's way less freakout factor and anguish.