How do I develop a game plan for BJJ?
Start by identifying your best positions and most reliable techniques. Build a flowchart that maps your path from standing to your preferred guard or top position, and from there to your highest percentage submissions. Identify what happens when your primary techniques are defended and develop backup plans for each scenario.
Detailed Explanation
A BJJ game plan is your personal roadmap for how you want the match to go. Start by answering three questions: Where do I want the fight to go? What are my best attacks from there? What do I do when those attacks are defended? For example, your game plan might be: pull guard to closed guard, attack with armbar, if defended transition to triangle, if that fails sweep to mount and attack from top. Map out every position you might end up in and what your go-to move is from there. Write it down and review it before training. During rolling, consciously try to follow your game plan rather than reacting randomly. Over time, your game plan evolves as certain techniques become more or less effective. For competition, tailor your game plan to the rules, your opponent tendencies if you can scout them, and the match situation. Having a plan reduces the mental load during competition and lets you operate on instinct.
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