What is the most effective body positioning for maintaining mount control against an opponent actively attempting to bridge?

The most effective body positioning for maintaining mount control, a dominant ground position where one combatant sits on the opponent's torso, against an opponent actively attempting to bridge, a technique where the opponent arches their back to create space and potentially escape, involves several key elements. First, maintain a low center of gravity by keeping your hips close to their chest and distributing your weight evenly. This makes it harder for them to elevate you with their bridge. Second, use your arms to post (place your hands firmly on the mat) to widen your base and further stabilize your position, preventing them from rolling you over. Third, and most crucially, anticipate the direction of their bridge and shift your weight accordingly, moving your center of gravity *overtheir head or shoulder on the side they are bridging towards. This is known as 'following the bridge'. This disrupts their ability to generate upward force and prevents them from fully executing the bridge. Fourth, control their posture by using your hands to secure grips on their upper body (e.g., controlling their arms or collar), preventing them from using their arms to assist in the bridge. By combining a low center of gravity, a wide base, anticipating and following the bridge, and controlling their posture, you maximize your stability and minimize their ability to escape the mount.