Choosing when to switch your focus from control to applying the submission requires a keen sense of timing, awareness, and adaptability, which once mastered lets you apply submissions with precision while ensuring you stay in control.
Control is the foundation that allows you to dictate the pace and direction of the match, and force your opponent into unfavorable positions while conserving your energy. This not only frustrates your opponent but allows you to observe their reactions and tendencies, gathering information that will be invaluable when you transition to a submission attempt.
Knowing when to shift from control to submission lies in your ability to read the situation and anticipate your opponent’s responses. A few indicators that it might be time to pursue a submission are:
Fatigue: As your opponent tires, their defenses weaken, making it harder for them to resist or escape.
Position: Your opponent is in a compromised position, such as with a limb in isolation, or their posture broken.
Desperation: Your opponent is making larger movements in their attempt to escape or improve their position, creating gaps you can exploit.
One word of caution: overcommitting to a submission without adequate control can backfire. You risk losing your position, allowing your opponent the opportunity to reverse or escape. It’s essential to recognize when a submission attempt is lost and return to control rather than stubbornly pursuing it.
For beginners, it’s wise to focus more on control, gradually developing the ability to transition smoothly into submissions as your timing and technique improve. For advanced practitioners, the line between control and submission becomes more fluid, allowing for seamless transitions based on the flow of the match.
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