I have been doing MA for a number of years, and only recently in the last 3 months have I been formally training in BJJ. It's never really bothered me that BJJ wants to ultimately mount an opponent until recently because of my instructor insists that I do it.
My side control is much better because I decided years ago that it would be the best position for me. I'm not going to argue with my instructor out of respect, but I still don't see why the mount is better.
Can anyone convince this stubborn skeptic that the mount is better? Here is why I think the side control is better:
-Easier to control a larger opponent. An opponent with a barrel chest is extremly difficult to maintain your base. Better base with the side control.
-If you f*ck it up, usually the worst is that you end up in a half guard. With the mount, you can more easier find yourself on the bottom if the opponent bumps and rolls.
-Better for strikes and submissions.. From the mount you can only strike with your hands and head, but from the side you can use your knees as well. For submissions, you can do all the submissions that you can do from the mount, plus there are opportunities with leg locks.
-It's much easier to disengage your opponent, especially if it's a real fight.
Thoughts?
My side control is much better because I decided years ago that it would be the best position for me. I'm not going to argue with my instructor out of respect, but I still don't see why the mount is better.
Can anyone convince this stubborn skeptic that the mount is better? Here is why I think the side control is better:
-Easier to control a larger opponent. An opponent with a barrel chest is extremly difficult to maintain your base. Better base with the side control.
-If you f*ck it up, usually the worst is that you end up in a half guard. With the mount, you can more easier find yourself on the bottom if the opponent bumps and rolls.
-Better for strikes and submissions.. From the mount you can only strike with your hands and head, but from the side you can use your knees as well. For submissions, you can do all the submissions that you can do from the mount, plus there are opportunities with leg locks.
-It's much easier to disengage your opponent, especially if it's a real fight.
Thoughts?
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