Knee-on-Belly

Knee-on-belly is a transitional top control position where one knee is placed on the opponent’s torso while the other leg maintains balance on the mat. This allows the top player to apply pressure, limit movement, and threaten submissions such as armlocks or chokes.

The position is highly versatile, facilitating transitions to mount, side control, or even back control. Its mobility allows quick reactions to opponent escapes, while maintaining dominance and energy efficiency.

Knee-on-belly demonstrates the importance of pressure and leverage in BJJ, rewarding top players who understand balance, weight distribution, and attack timing.