Whether you haven’t yet gotten out of that “survival mode” you adapt as a white belt or you just struggle to go back to trying to submit your opponent after having to play defense for a while, you’re not alone. Making that switch from defense to offense mid-roll can be tough, and if you don’t learn, it can make you develop bad habits.
In this video, Jon Thomas details how to fix this common issue, focusing especially on the concepts of guard retention and grip fighting. Check it out and see if his advice can help you stop getting stuck in defense.
