2 Part Technique — There are many ways and reasons to land in Reverse ½ Guard, but what is important is that you properly hold the position with any number of controls; an Underhook, Reverse Underhook, or Kimura Grip. If you don't respond in time, your opponent may begin to get the best of you by rising on top. As soon as you feel this happen, lift your hips off the mat, driving weight into his rise, and quickly free your knee, swinging into ¾ Mount. More often than not, you will mount and trap your opponent's arm between your armpit and lap for the Monoplata. But if you miss this opportunity, and your opponent flattens back down to the mat, quickly execute the Leg Over Pass into Side Control.