Knee on Belly in BJJ
A mobile top position with one knee on your opponent's stomach, creating pressure and controlling movement.
⚔️ Attack Options
- → Armbar
- → Baseball choke
- → Far side armbar
- → Back take
🛡️ Defense Options
- → Frame and shrimp
- → Push knee
- → Turn away
Techniques from Knee on Belly
Baseball Bat Choke
submissions • blue belt • ★★★
Straight Armbar from Knee on Belly
submissions • blue belt • ★★★
Knee on Belly to Mount
transitions • blue belt • ★★
Standard Knee on Belly
positions • blue belt • ★★
Reverse Knee on Belly
positions • purple belt • ★★★
Knee on Chest Position
positions • blue belt • ★★
Floating Knee on Belly
positions • purple belt • ★★★
Far Side Knee on Belly
positions • blue belt • ★★★
How to Get to Knee on Belly
Knee on Belly
From: side control • positions
Torreando to Knee on Belly
From: open guard • passes
Side Control to Knee on Belly
From: side control • transitions
Standard Knee on Belly
From: knee on belly • positions
Reverse Knee on Belly
From: knee on belly • positions
Knee on Chest Position
From: knee on belly • positions
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Related Positions
Submission
The end state of any finishing hold that forces the opponent to tap, representing the ultimate goal in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mount
A dominant top position sitting on your opponent's torso with both knees on the ground.
Side Control
A dominant top position perpendicular to your opponent, controlling their upper body.
Open Guard
Any guard position where your legs are not locked around your opponent, offering more mobility and attack options.