North South Position

North South Position

A dominant top position where the practitioner positions their head over the opponent's belly with chest-to-chest contact. This controlling position provides unique submission opportunities.

Where North South Position connects

Comes from

Side Control
Side Control
Long Step
Long Step
North South Position

North South Position

Leads to

Anaconda Choke
Kimura
Kimura
North South Choke
North South Choke

Champions who use it

Technique videos

North South Conceptual Basics - How To Control The North South Position

North South Conceptual Basics - How To Control The North South Position

RVV BJJ

Tricky Submissions from North South Position | Jiu-Jitsu Submissions

Tricky Submissions from North South Position | Jiu-Jitsu Submissions

Knight Jiu-Jitsu

The North South Position by Josh Barnett

The North South Position by Josh Barnett

BJJ Fanatics

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How to escape it

Escaping north south and choosing the correct escape based on arm position (Lachlan Giles)

Escaping north south and choosing the correct escape based on arm position (Lachlan Giles)

Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

How To Perfectly Escape From Mount, Side Control and North South No Gi by Gordon Ryan

How To Perfectly Escape From Mount, Side Control and North South No Gi by Gordon Ryan

Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

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Sequences with this technique

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Related techniques

Knee On Belly
Knee On Belly
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