### Knee on Belly Technique --- **_*Objective:*_** The Knee on Belly (KOB) position applies significant pressure on the opponent’s stomach or chest using your knee. This position is a dominant and controlling one in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) that provides numerous opportunities for advancing to submissions or other dominant positions. **_*Japanese Name:*_** Often referred to as **Hara Gatame** (腹決め), which can mean "Stomach Hold." **_*Position:*_** - Used primarily from **Side Control** but can transition directly from **Standing** or after a guard pass. --- ### Step-by-Step Instructions 1. #### Starting from **Side Control**: - Begin from a solid side control. Your body should be perpendicular to your opponent with one arm under their head and the other controlling their hip. 2. #### Establish Control: - Engage with controlling frames by cupping your opponent’s shoulder with one hand and their hip with the other to stabilize their movement. 3. #### Transition to KOB: - **Raise Your Body:** Elevate your hips and move your weight slightly forward. - **Right Knee Positioning:** Drive your right knee onto your opponent’s stomach or sternum, keeping your knee pointed outward for stability. Your shin should be angled across their torso. 4. #### Body Alignment: - **Base with Off-leg:** Your other leg should be posted out, and your foot should plant firmly on the ground providing stability and balance. - **Foot Position:** The toes of the knee that's on their belly should be turned inward, ensuring constant pressure. 5. #### Applying Pressure: - Use your core to lean slightly forward, driving your knee onto their midsection. Ensure your body weight is centralized for greater control and to limit their movements. 6. #### Hand Positioning: - Maintain control by keeping your hands active. Consider a grip on their near-side collar or use your hands to block their attempts to shrimp or use defensive frames. 7. #### Mobility and Adjustments: - **React:** Be ready to adjust based on your opponent's movements. If they bridge or roll, adjust your base or transition to another dominant position like mount or side control. - **Pressure:** Make minor adjustments, shifting weight dynamically, to maintain pressure. 8. #### Transition or Submission: - Frequent options include transitioning to mount, securing arm locks, or executing a spinning armbar while maintaining control. --- ### Important Tips: - **Stay Balanced:** Constant awareness of your base is crucial to prevent being swept. - **Pressure Management:** Apply controlled and continuous pressure using your body weight rather than solely leg strength to maintain stamina. - **React Swiftly:** Anticipate counters. Be prepared to switch positions if the opponent attempts escapes or sweeps. ### Safety Note: - Ensure to apply pressure proportionally, especially during training sessions, as the technique can be uncomfortable if executed with excessive force. By mastering the Knee on Belly position, you can control your opponent robustly, setting up various submissions and transitions while cementing your positional dominance.