We spent the week working side mount variants and transitions, a key (and under worked) aspect of maintaining control from top. This particular position is highly controlling but requires some time spent working the transition to properly hold it. It's time well spent.

It's also a really aggressive position. In the video though, we run thru a lapel choke that utilized the position and pressure to finish. Check it out:

As always, comments and questions welcome. So, who capitalizes on side mount and what variants do you like?

Fantastic tutorial, Alex; as always!!

I'm an proponent of choking, both standing and on the ground; it's my bread and butter. And what you're teaching in this video is simple and direct, yet effective. I use to fear anything having to do with choking because it can be debilitating, and therefore, loss through the fear of being choked. The beauty of any choke, imho, is the control one can have over their opponent, and many are surprised at just how fast a choke transition can happen.

EXCELLENT tutorial, Alex...EXCELLENT!!