[MO3.11] Basic Mount Technique -(Fishhook Escape)

This is illegal in most any type of sporting event, but it is part of self-defense. I have actually used this technique. I had an altercation in high school where I found myself on the ground and in a full mount. I reached around the opponent’s head and pulled my adversary to my chest. Basically, I locked him down.  I did this so he could not easily punch me in the face. To change my position, I fish hooked my adversary’s cheek. As I twisted his head, I hooked my opponent’s leg with my ankle on the side I wanted to roll him. It worked well, and I rolled into a full mount and begin striking the opponent. This technique is fully a self-defense technique and has little or no sport application.

Warning: When you reach into the opponent’s mouth be careful. Run your finger or fingers along the adversary’s gums. Do not get between his/her teeth because they can bite you.

Mount:

Student-1: (Tori) Back to the tatami in the guarding position.

Student-2: (Uke) Top mount above student -1’s hipline.

Execution:

• (Tori) Wrap your arm around uke’s neck.
• (Tori) Slide your fingers along uke’s gumline.
• (Tori) Close your fist and clamp down on uke’s cheek.
• (Tori) Twist uke’s head around as far as it will go.

Note: When you twist uke’s head, it must be done quickly and with force.

Practice Options:

1. (Tori) No practice options.