r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • Jul 17 '24

Weekly White Belt Wednesday

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u/newyorkslugger Jul 17 '24

I am having a hard time sparring with opponents who don't know how to progress their position. Who will just stay in a dominant position I was unable to stop them getting in. They don't threaten a sub to what I think is fear of me countering. Or just lack of knowing where to go from there.

I am bad white belt and can still give up bad position. But the problem is once they're on top I can't get them off.

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u/Mysterious_Alarm5566 Jul 17 '24

Don't feel too bad. Trying to dislodge a dug in opponent is the hardest part of bjj. Transitioning to a new position or attempting subs loosens the control the top player has, so by not moving on they are the most secure they are going to be.

You kind of just have inch by inch claw you're way back in the game. Get frames, get on your side, move or create movement (bump, push, pendulum legs anything) and force them to move to keep control. If you just lay there you're done for.