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Describe what you’re struggling with on the mats. Rafa finds the technique or advice you need and helps you make it part of your game.

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    Search in your own words

    Don’t worry about knowing the ‘proper’ name for the position or technique. Just tell Rafa what you’re struggling with in your own words.

    Searching Rafa for an opponent who keeps turning on their side from mount
  2. 02

    Find answers, not just videos

    Rafa breaks long videos into focused lessons and searches what’s actually taught—not just the title. It takes you straight to the section that answers your question.

    Original video How to Get Mount by Heath Pedigo Lesson Rafa found Mount retention against hip-turn escapes 00:00–09:32
    Rafa result for Mount retention against hip-turn escapes from How to Get Mount by Heath Pedigo

Same question. Very different results.

Nearby topics—or the problem you actually have.

YouTube returned videos around the topic. Rafa matched what is taught inside each video, at lesson level.

I get to mount and my opponent keeps turning on their side

YouTube

Results about nearby topics

Misses the situation
  1. Result #1

    How to get out of SIDE CONTROL (against a bigger stronger opponent!)

    Matt Arroyo Jiu Jitsu

    1:09
    Wrong position — escaping bottom side control
  2. Result #2

    Why You Can't Hold Mount (And How to Fix It)

    stuartcooperfilms and ARMA BJJ

    3:47
    Broad mount maintenance
  3. Result #3

    How to Stop Losing Mount In BJJ (And Add More Pressure On Top)

    Chewjitsu

    3:12
    Broad mount pressure
  4. Result #4

    The Secret to a World Class Side Control

    JonThomasBJJ

    10:11
    Side control, not mount
  5. Result #5

    Complete Side Control Attack System (Works vs Bigger Opponents)

    JonThomasBJJ

    12:04
    Side control, not mount
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Lessons for this exact reaction

Understands the problem
  1. Result #1

    Maintaining mount through the turn

    Forca Noon BJJ — Maintaining Mount, Taking the Back

    13:53–21:49 · Força Martial Arts & Fitness
    Directly answers the turn
  2. Result #2

    Mount retention against hip-turn escapes

    How to Get Mount by Heath Pedigo

    00:00–09:32 · BJJ Fanatics
    Directly answers hip-turn escapes
  3. Result #3

    Mount Control Against Turns and Bridges

    Forca Noon BJJ — Mount Entries, Maintenance, and Attacks

    00:00–15:26 · Força Martial Arts & Fitness
    Covers turns and bridges
  4. Result #4

    Mount control with cross-face variations

    Mount CONTROL Tips!

    00:00–06:02 · TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian
    Shows the control that stops the turn
  5. Result #5

    Underhook mount retention against the side turn

    4 Simple Ways to Block this BASIC Mount Escape!!

    00:09–03:11 · TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian
    Directly answers the side turn
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    A player built for learning

    Clear lesson titles and summaries tell you exactly what’s being taught, without the clickbait. Precise playback controls help you study every detail, while related lessons keep you moving in the right direction.

    Rafa player opened for the lesson Mount retention against hip-turn escapes
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    Add it to your game

    Once you’ve found something that works for you, save it. Watch it, rewatch it and make it part of your game.

    Mount retention against hip-turn escapes saved to Drilling and Pins and Control
    Mount retention against hip-turn escapes in the My Game drilling list

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The right answer depends on who’s asking.

YouTube doesn’t know your belt, build, style or what you’re working on. Rafa does. It reorders useful lessons around the way you train and the game you’re building.

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ExperienceYour belt and time on the mat
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BuildHow you compare with training partners
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