Fighting The Frame | Saddle Position

When clearing the knee shield from the saddle position, be aware of your partner's potential to lock down your leg and attempt a Kimura. If they manage to get their elbow to the mat, it can be difficult to attack.

1. When this happens, bring your hand forward and grab their leg. Place your other hand on the mat and slide your knee against their body, up by their hip.
2. Ensure your knee remains out. If it goes inside their legs, you risk giving up your back.
3. Keep your knee out and sit on their leg, with their leg in a specific position.
4. Staying on top in this position has several advantages. It allows you to observe your opponent's reaction and decide whether to attack their legs, go for their back, or pass their guard.
5. If your partner locks down your legs and gets their elbow to the mat, making it difficult to get the Kimura, use an underhook, place your hand on the mat, and slide your knee along their body.
6. As you do this, your right knee should face in a specific direction as you enter the saddle position.
7. In the saddle, your knee should face a certain direction, and your left knee should be connected to your heel. You don't have to lock your legs yet.
8. Sit on their hip, making it difficult for them to push you off or pull their leg out.
9. From this position, you have several options. You can attack their legs, their upper body, or continue your passing sequence.

This position provides a variety of ways to attack your partner based on their reaction.