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What is King of the Hill in BJJ?

Also known as: King of the mat

Quick Definition

A training drill where the winner stays and faces the next challenger.

Full Explanation

King of the hill (or king of the mat) is a training drill where the winner of each round stays on the mat to face the next person in line. If you get swept, submitted, or passed (depending on the rules), you go to the back of the line. It creates a competitive environment and rewards success with more mat time. This drill is popular for positional sparring where the rules are clear, like guard passing rounds.

Examples in Context

"We played king of the hill for guard passing"

"I stayed on the mat for five rounds of king of the hill"

Related Terms

Positional Sparring

Sparring that starts from a specific position, with specific goals for each partner.

Rolling

Live sparring in BJJ, the equivalent of "sparring" in other martial arts.

Drilling

Repetitive practice of specific techniques with a compliant partner to develop muscle memory.

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