The Patient Counter Playbook

Capitalize on opponents mistakes from standing engagements

Flow outline

  1. Start

    • if it shows up, the beginning position. wait for the opponent to make the first move. timing beats strength

  2. Standing

    • From here, neutral standing position. observe opponent's posture and grip choices

  3. Side Control

    • If they frame, top position after capitalizing on a standing mistake. keep pressure and control

  4. Half Guard

    • Top position after countering a single leg attempt. Control the legs and pass

  5. Turtle

    • From here, top position when opponent turtles after a failed attack. secure hooks or transition to side control

  6. Turtle

    • Often Bottom position after sprawling on an ankle pick. Defend and look to recover guard. Don’t force it

  7. Back Take

    • Often Position secured after capitalizing on an arm drag. Secure hooks and control

  8. Half Guard

    • Top position after countering with Kouchi Gari. Control and pass to dominant position

  9. Half Guard

    • From here, Top position after countering with a single leg from Russian tie. keep control and pass

Branch conditions