16. Headlock Counters Flashcards
Headlock Counters
Position: Mount
Slice 1: Basic Positioning
An Op may respond to the Mount by getting you in a headlock. This allows them to bridge/roll out of the mount by driving your weight off of them.
The headlock is uncomfortable, but it is not a submission. Keep you head close to Op’s chest.
Op will try to roll you by rolling to their side and pulling on your neck.
When Op starts to roll, shift to Modified Mount.
Arms post. Hips low. Hands support your weight to make the transition easy.
If Op goes back to his back, return to Mount.
Headlock Counters
Position: Mount
Slice 2: Prevent the get up
OP has you in a headlock. They have rolled to their side and you have countered with the Modified Mount. Op may get to their knees and roll you to the side while maintaining the headlock, allowing them to punch your face.
From the Modified Mount, watch Op’s legs. If they switch their top leg forward they are trying to get to their knees.
When you feel Op’s hips come off the ground, use you heel that is against their hips to yank Op back and in a circle. Power comes from your posted hands.
Headlock Counters
Position: Mount
Slice 3: Back Mount Finish
Op gets you in a headlock when you have the Mount and rolls to their side in an effort to throw you off. You switch to Modified Mount to maintain position. You also Op from getting to their knees.
How do you take the back?
Make sure that your Modified Mount is well set up.
One heel at Op’s hips. Opposite knee behind Op’s head.
Throw a punch or two. Op will let go and roll to their knees to get up.
Take the back.
Be lite. Weight on hands and one foot.
When Op’s hips come off the ground your hook goes in.
Keep your weight on hands and toes. Shift back (south). Hooks in tight.
Switch to Seat Belt grip.
Roll to strong or weak side Rear Naked Choke.
Headlock Counters
Position: Mount
Slice 4: Arm Bar Finish
Op gets you in a headlock when you have the Mount and rolls to their side in an effort to throw you off. You switch to Modified Mount to maintain position. You also Op from getting to their knees.
How do you get to the Arm Bar?
Make sure that your Modified Mount is well set up.
One heel at Op’s hips. Opposite knee behind Op’s head.
Make a frame. One forearm across Op’s neck. Your other arm grabs at your wrist. Grind in and push your weight forward onto Op.
When Op’s grip breaks (or you can tuck your head and slip out) your south arm secures his arm against your opposite shoulder.
Your north arm posts your weight onto the side of Op’s head. Walk or pull your foot from Op’s hip north. Swing your other foot around and sit down close into the Arm Bar. Control with legs.
Note: If Op lifts his hips before you break the headlock, abandon the frame and go back to position control.
