Don’t Hold On to Survive, Learn how to Escape

A lot of beginners cling for dear life instead of learning to escape. Fear and ego make you resist the tap, but that only slows your progress. You need to put yourself in dangerous spots at the gym — your lab — so you can end up in the worst positions again and again. That’s how you learn first how not to get there, and if you do, exactly what to do next. Real Jiu‑Jitsu growth starts when you stay calm, focus on escaping instead of just surviving..