Many fighters do not understand what the purpose or reason for being on top is. One of the fighters I train thinks the only reason you want to be on top is to stop. This could not be further from the truth. The reason you want to be on top is to control your opponent and immobilize them.
The last thing you want to do is stop when you’re up. There are a few reasons for this, but the main reason you don’t want to stop when you’re at the top is because you risk losing points. There is no reason to give points to your opponent because you are not doing anything.
That said, it can be quite difficult to learn how to properly control and mount your opponent. In fact, there are two completely different styles of riding when you’re on top. The first way to control your opponent and mount them is known as wrist mounting. The other way is known as leg riding.
Wrist riding is usually taught to younger children because it’s easier to learn and doesn’t hurt too much when you make a mistake. The idea behind wrist driving is to control your opponent by taking control of his arms and wrists. When you take control of his arms like this, you can do quite a few different moves and pins. When you’re riding the wrists, you’ll want to make sure you keep constant pressure on your opponent.
Riding legs is a completely different beast. Riding legs when done correctly can be very effective in controlling your opponent. It’s also very frustrating for him because it’s very hard to get away from someone who can ride his legs well. You mount legs when you put your leg under and between your opponent’s legs and body.
When you have a leg like that, you have a lot of control over your opponent. Not only can you control it with your hands and arms, you can also control it with your legs and hips. The problem with riding legs is that when it’s not done correctly, you can put yourself in danger. This is why it is very important that you practice mounting legs as much as you can. With leg driving, you want to be able to learn to feel how your opponent is moving and reacting in the right way.
