Competition Game Plan

Standing to submission for competition. A proven sequence built around dominant control.

Flow outline

  1. My Basic System

    • If they frame, the foundational flowchart for competition success, mapping the path from engagement to submission. don’t force it

  2. Standing No Tie

    • From here, the initial engagement phase. assess distance and opponent's posture to choose the optimal takedown strategy for scoring the first points

  3. Opponent Smaller I Tie Up

    • Once set, close the distance against a smaller opponent. set dominant grips from the clinch to set up takedowns or front headlock attacks. angle matters

  4. Opponent Bigger I Keep Distance

    • quick note: keep a safe distance against a larger, stronger opponent. look for low-risk, high-reward takedown entries like ankle picks to avoid their power. don’t force it

  5. Front Headlock

    • Key detail: a dominant control position from standing or sprawl. secure points for the takedown and immediately attack submissions or advance to the back

  6. Get A Knee Pick Single Leg Takedown

    • often execute a high-percentage takedown against a tied-up opponent. secure the points and immediately transition to a dominant ground position like side control

  7. Go Around And Take The Back

    • Usually From the Front Headlock, circle to the opponent's back. is a critical tournament move for securing back control points and high-percentage submissions

  8. Seatbelt Grip Roll Into Back Mount

    • From here, Consolidate back control with the seatbelt grip. Use a rolling technique to secure the full Back Mount position, earning additional points and setting up the finish

  9. Flip Into Side Control

    • Once set, most of the time an alternative from taking the back. flip the opponent to immediately set a strong side control, securing points and opening multiple submission avenues

  10. Side Control

    • From here, A primary scoring and control position. Apply heavy pressure to isolate limbs for submissions or create openings to advance to Mount for more points. Angle matters

  11. Americana Kimura

    • If it shows up, High-percentage shoulder locks from Side Control. Isolate the arm, control the posture, and finish to secure the win without giving up position

  12. Arm Triangle

    • Often A powerful choke from Side Control. Use head and arm control to cut off the carotid, a reliable finish in competition when the neck is exposed

  13. Collar Loop Chokes

    • Gi-specific attacks from Side Control. Utilize the collar to apply crushing pressure, effective for forcing taps when the opponent defends the arms. Switch if it stalls

  14. Long Step Into Mount

    • Quick note: A fundamental guard pass to Mount. Bypass the legs to secure the highest-scoring position, adding 4 points and dominating from the top. Switch if it stalls

  15. Full Mount

    • The most dominant position in BJJ, worth 4 points. Control the hips and chest to set up high-percentage submissions like the armbar or collar chokes. Switch if it stalls

  16. Throw Him Back Over Me

    • If they frame, an emergency reversal from a compromised front headlock. use a granby roll or similar technique to regain guard or scramble, preventing your opponent from scoring

  17. Sprawl With My Weight On Him

    • The primary defense against a shot. Sprawl hard to stuff the takedown, flatten the opponent, and immediately attack the Front Headlock to turn defense into offense. Timing beats strength

  18. Armbar

    • Most of the time A classic submission from Mount. Isolate the arm, control the posture, and extend for the tap. A high-percentage finish that scores from the dominant position

  19. Ezekiel Collar Choke

    • A sneaky, high-percentage choke from Mount. Use the sleeve or collar to apply pressure from the top, often catching opponents who are defending their arms. Timing beats strength

  20. Arm Triangle

    • Once set, a powerful head-and-arm choke from mount. trap the arm and head, apply pressure with the chest, and finish to secure the victory from the top

  21. Back Mount

    • The most advantageous position for submissions, worth 4 points. Secure both hooks and chest-to-back control to attack the neck with chokes

  22. Rear Naked Choke

    • The ultimate submission from the back. Secure the seatbelt, slide the choking arm under the chin, and finish for the tap. The highest-percentage finish in competition

  23. Collar Choke

    • Quick note: A gi-specific choke from the back. Use the collar to apply a bow-and-arrow or clock choke variation, a reliable finish when the naked choke is defended

  24. Low Single Ankle Pick Knee Pick

    • From here, low-risk takedown entries against a bigger opponent. attack the legs from a distance to secure takedown points without engaging in a strength battle

  25. He Shoots For A Takedown

    • The opponent initiates the takedown. is your cue to sprawl defensively or counter-attack, turning their aggression into your scoring opportunity

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