SIDE MOUNT DISENGAGE (KNEE TO BELLY)

Groundfighting

The defender should know how to safely disengage from any position, including side mount. The following technique can be used either to remain in position and continue striking, or to attack the attacker briefly and then disengage.

STARTING POSITION: Assume a Side Mount (page 332).

1. Slide your bottom knee (the one closest to his hip) up onto his stomach, almost as though moving into a full mount.

2. Press your knee and shin into his stomach and come up onto your other foot. Be sure your weight is on your knee so that he feels it!

3. Continue with strikes to neutralize and/or occupy him.

4. Step up and away, moving off quickly to avoid having your legs/feet caught.

VARIATION: While striking, it may help if you can fold his arms in on themselves or otherwise trap them.