No Knees Top Player

Attribution: This game is based on a BJJ Globetrotters Camp with coach Rob Cole.

Top Player:

• Position: Top of any position (guard passing, side ride, north-south)
• Objective: Stay on top without placing knees on mat; maintain positional dominance
• Constraints: No knees on mat; no locked hands; no submissions
• Win Condition: Prevent bottom from standing while adhering to constraints

Bottom Player:

• Position: Bottom of any position
• Objective: Stand up using controlled knee/ankle transitions
• Constraints: Must focus on controlling knees/ankles and standing up
• Win Condition: Come up into top position with opponent’s ankle or knee off mat