Reverse Mount

Reverse mount, sometimes called reverse top mount, is a dominant position where the practitioner straddles the opponent while facing their legs instead of their torso. This inverted orientation allows unique control options over the opponent’s hips and legs, often limiting their mobility and opening avenues for attacks such as leg locks or transitions to back control.

Unlike standard mount, reverse mount changes the angles of leverage, making it harder for the bottom player to defend conventional submissions or execute escapes. This position is rarely used in beginner-level BJJ but can be highly effective in advanced sport and no-gi contexts.

Competitors emphasize maintaining tight chest-to-thigh contact and controlling the opponent’s lower body while transitioning smoothly to more conventional positions or submission setups. Its strategic value lies in its novelty and ability to create openings where standard mount might be heavily defended.