The 8 Phases
Stop thinking "what move?" Start thinking "where am I in the game?"
01
Standing
Grip fighting, stance, takedown entries, and balance management before the fight goes to the ground.
- + Losing grip battles
- + Getting taken down easily
- + Poor stance
02
Guard Passing
Getting around the legs, clearing frames, and controlling the hips to establish a top position.
- + Stuck in front of the guard
- + Cannot clear the knee shield
- + Hips get pushed away
03
Guard Retention
Preventing the pass, recovering position, and managing distance from the bottom.
- + Flat on back
- + Late hip movement
- + No frames
04
Pinning
Holding dominant positions like side control, mount, and back control.
- + Cannot stabilize side control
- + Losing mount under bridges
- + Slipping off the back
05
Escaping
Getting out of bad positions and recovering to a neutral or advantageous spot.
- + Stuck under side control
- + Crushed by mount
- + Cannot escape back
06
Submissions
Creating finishing conditions and breaking the opponent.
- + Finishes are loose
- + Cannot break grip
- + Submission attempts lose position
07
Scrambles
Winning transitions between positions and chaotic exchanges.
- + Lose scrambles
- + Late to react
- + Hesitation in transitions
08
Resetting
Knowing when to disengage and restart safely from a neutral position.
- + Cannot disengage
- + Stuck in bad exchanges
- + Burn energy in dead ends
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