Knee-on-stomach
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[[Image:Image943-knee mount.jpg|thumb|250px|Knee-on-stomach is sometimes seen as a relatively unstable [[grappling position|position]].]]
'''Knee-on-stomach''' (alternative names or slight variations include '''knee-on-belly''', '''knee-on-chest''', '''knee-ride''', '''knee mount''' and ''uki-gatame'', 浮固, "floating hold"<ref>Lewis, Bill. [http://www.bjj.org/lewis/armlocks.html Neil Adams - Armlocks (Book Review)]. ''www.bjj.org''. URL last accessed [[March 4]] [[2006]].</ref> in [[budo]]) is a [[grappling position#Ground grappling position|dominant ground grappling position]] where the top combatant places a [[knee]] on the bottom combatants [[torso]], and usually extends the other [[leg]] to the side for balance. This position is typically obtained from [[side control]], simply by rising up slightly and putting a knee on the opponent's [[stomach]] or [[chest]].
== Use ==
Knee-on-stomach is an advantageous position, where the top combatant can effectively [[strike (attack)|strike]] similarly to in the [[mount (grappling)|mounted position]], and also [[transition (grappling)|transition]] into various [[grappling hold|holds]] or other [[grappling position|positions]], and also easily disengage and escape if needed. It is not however considered as stable as the [[mount (grappling)|mount]], which on the other hand complements the knee-on-stomach well, since it is possible to easily [[transition (grappling)|transition]] from one to another in response to escape or [[sweep (grappling)|sweep]] attempts by the opponent. A common [[grappling hold#Submission hold|submission hold]] applied from this [[grappling position|position]] is the [[armlock#Juji-gatame|juji-gatame armbar]], which can be performed if the opponent extends his or her hands in an attempt to push he top combatant off. The top combatant can sometimes [[submission (combat sport term)|submit]] the bottom combatant from this position by simply by using his or her [[weight]] to compress the [[torso]], hence causing [[pain]] and [[asphyxia#Compressive asphyxia|compressive asphyxia]].
==See also==
* [[Back mount]]
* [[Guard (grappling)|Guard]]
* [[Half guard]]
* [[Mount (grappling)|Mount]]
* [[North-south position]]
* [[Side control]]
==References==
====Main references====
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* Gracie; Renzo, Gracie, Royler; Peligro, Kid; Danaher, John (2001). ''Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and technique''. Invisible Cities Press. ISBN 1-931229-08-2.
* Page, Nicky. [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/shez316/Techniques/Groundwork/Groundwork101.htm Groundfighting 101]. ''homepage.ntlworld.com''. URL last accessed [[March 4]] [[2006]].
* Thomas, David. [http://austinmma.com/tech/tech-detail.asp?id=78&name=Knee+on+Chest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Notes: Knee on Chest]. ''austinjiujitsu.com Technique Catalog''. URL last accessed [[December 13]] [[2006]].
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====Other references====
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==External links==
* [http://bjj.org/techniques/bjjfighter/gi/side/collar-choke/ Collar choke (Knee on stomach, with gi)]
* [http://bjj.org/techniques/bjjfighter/gi/side/elbow-lock/ Elbow lock (Knee on stomach, with gi)]
* [http://bjj.org/techniques/cesar/sub5/ Heel hook]. Shows a [[leglock#Heel hook|heel hook]] from the bottom.
* [http://www.judoinfosite.nl/pages/Pinning/Uki-gatame.htm Uki-gatame]. Shows uki-gatame in [[Judo]].
[[Category:Grappling positions]]