### Harness Control Technique - Detailed Instructions **Japanese Name:** N/A Harness Control, commonly referred to as the "seatbelt" grip, is a control position primarily used when you have taken the opponent's back, allowing you to maintain control and set up attacks, typically the rear naked choke. Below are the step-by-step instructions to achieve and maintain harness control: --- **Position: Back Mount** **1. Secure Back Control:** - Begin in the back mount position with the opponent's back pressed against your chest. Engage your hooks by inserting both of your legs around your opponent's waist, squeezing your knees together slightly to maintain hip control. **2. Establish the Seatbelt Grip (Harness Control):** - Bring one arm over the opponent's shoulder and the other arm under the opposite armpit, effectively wrapping around their torso. This forms the foundational harness control or seatbelt grip. - The arm that is over the shoulder should grasp your other wrist firmly while ensuring your head remains tucked closely behind the opponent’s head. This grip prevents the opponent from spinning and escaping your control. **3. Apply Pressure and Adjustments:** - Adjust your position to ensure your chest remains aligned with the middle of their back. This alignment is crucial for maintaining leverage. - Shorten the gap between you and your opponent by keeping your elbows tight and chest glued, reducing space they can use to escape. **4. Control the Opponent’s Movements:** - Use your hooks intelligently. If they attempt to bridge or roll in one direction, adjust your hips and hooks to counteract these movements, preventing escapes. **5. Transition to Attacks:** - The seatbelt position allows easy transition to various submissions. Begin bridging towards the neck, setting up for a rear naked choke or switch dynamics to climb your attacking game. - Use your hand over the shoulder to start disrupting their posture and open up submissions: * - Try sliding your "overhook" arm under their chin to begin a rear naked choke.* - If the opponent defends, exploit the exposed arms or neck for other submissions. **6. Variations and Troubleshooting:** - If you lose hook control, consider switching to body triangles or maintaining tight chest pressure to prevent escape. - ▶ Opponent tries to peel the overhook hand: Switch to the underhook hand on wrist and vice grip control. --- Harness control is a fundamental aspect of maintaining back mount and can give you a multitude of submission options while ensuring your opponent doesn’t easily escape. Mastery of this technique can elevate your grappling game significantly by providing you a strong platform to launch effective attacks.