02-29-2024

Each game consists of a three minute round, a one minute break, and then another three minute round with the position of the players switched.

Each game consists of a 6 minute round with partners switching on every reset.

Game 1: Low Mount Retention and Escaping

Game 2: Middle Mount Retention and Escaping

Game 3: High Mount Retention and Escaping


Top Player:

  • Position: On your back with your partner's arm isolated between your legs with their forearm held to your chest.
  • Objective: Maintain control of your partner's arm.
  • Constraints: Do not finish the submission.
  • Win Condition: None

Bottom Player:

  • Position: On your back with one arm isolated between your partner's legs and with your forearm on their chest.
  • Objective: Escape by any means.
  • Constraints: None
  • Win Condition: Breaking free of your partner's control.

Reset if bottom player wins.


3 Minute Rounds

Live round with a partner. Start standing if you are able to do so safely. Otherwise pick the starting position from one of the previous games and start there. Roll to submission, reset, and continue. Repeat as many times as possible before the round ends.

Notes We didn’t have a prepared practice this time around. The games worked out well but could be improved.

These should be written down and a focus should be put on improving the focus of attention and intention.