7 Positions of Top Control Transitions

This is a good drill for transitioning smoothly from Scarf position all the way to Mount. NextI'll submit some submissions from each position. Have fun!!

• Position 1 (Scarf)

We start in a basic deep scarf hold. Wide base, head down, elbow gripped.
• Transition

I then push Austin's arm across his face...
• Position 2 (Head and Arm)

into a head and arm control position with a palm to palm grip.
• Position 3 (Head and Arm Posted)

I then transition to the same hold but posted. My right knee is against his ribs and my left foot is posted out.
• Transition

As I transition to the next position, I reach over Austin's head with my left arm first...
• Transition

then as I pull my right arm out, I turn my hand over (palm up) ....
• Transition

and pull his arm down to his side.
• Position 4 (Cross Body)

Cross body!! Deep base with elbows in tight.
• Transition

As I begin to transition to the next position, I place my right hand on the mat next to Austin's right hip to keep him from moving with me as I go to...
• Position 5 (North/South)

the north/south position with under hooks. I grip his waist band formore control. His belt if wearing a gi.
• Grip Change

I then work into the over hook grip position.
• Transition

Notice my left foot is out and flat on it's side as I scoop his arm up into my armpit...
• Transition

as I sit out into...
• Position 6 (Reverse Scarf)

a reverse scarf hold.
• Transition

I QUICKLY kick over into...
• Position 6.5

the mount. Not finished yet.
• Transition

With my right arm I scoop Austin's arm up and cross it over his body, ending in...
• Position 7 (Mount)

a mounted position with his arms crossed under me. I then kick out back into the first position and run through it again!