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SIDE MOUNT (STRIKES) Groundfighting

In Krav Maga, from the top position we prefer to strike whenever possible since

the defender can generate power and because striking generally allows the
defender to disengage when he feels it is appropriate. From the side position, the
primary “technique” is not the strike itself. All the strikes are basic. The main
concern is that the defender learns to strike while also maintaining a solid
position to prevent the attacker from gaining an advantage. The defender should
practice delivering one or two strikes and then check his position. You can apply

the following strikes: STARTING POSITION: Basic Side Mount position
(page 332).

STRIKE 1: Elbow downward to the side of the attacker’s head.