Turn knee cut pressure into immediate mount with reliable headlock and backstep chains.
The Bottom Line
You learn to funnel knee cuts into mount without settling side control. You get front headlock combos and backsteps to defeat frames. You will not get bottom-player material.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Top passers
Skip if: You play guard
Tech focus: Knee Cut, Front Headlock, Mount Series
Biggest takeaway: Mount beats side tracks
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What You'll Learn
A top-player module that turns knee cut and front headlock pressure into immediate mount instead of side control detours. Expect backsteps, turnarounds, and headlock chains to collapse frames and skip guard retention battles.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Knee Cut
- Front Headlock
- Backstep
- Mount Series
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 2 hours and 16 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I started scoring more because I stopped accepting side control when mount was available.
Why Magid Hage?
Top pressure passer with a knack for turning headlocks and knee cuts into controlling mount positions.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Simplified my passing goals by defaulting to mount.
- Front headlock combos make stalls rare.
- Pairs nicely with overhook and underhook ties.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Gi-leaning grips may not translate fully to no-gi.
- Demands good balance to avoid half guard re-guards.
- Less material for bottom players.
Smart Alternatives
- The Best of Both Worlds – Need tie-ups that set up the knee cut. (Price: $97.00, 6 vols)
Sources & References
Official listing: View Strait To Mount on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
