The ground Game. Position than submission. A mma fighter must understand the importance of positions. In fact, A familiar adage taught in white tiger mma is, “position before submission.” Although it has become quite cliché, the idea remains as relevant as ever. Before one can even attempt to apply a finishing hold, he must have complete control over His opponent’s position. This eliminates the chance that an opponent can escape and improves your chances of finishing the fight. It also develops an awareness of how to hold someone down with minimal effort. This is what is meant by positional dominance — the ability to control someone through proper technique and leverage. A MMA fighter must posses the ability to transition or “flow” between each position. This requires a solid understanding of the basic positions, the timing involved to execute each move, and sensitivity to the reactions of opponents counter movements. It’s also important to understand when to give up on a technique and move to another. Understanding the relationship of ground position allows the MMA fighter to develop comfort zones in each position. Constant training and drilling in both top and bottom positions facilitates confidence. Ground Positions Back Mount (top) Mount (top) Knee On Stomach (top) Side Mount (top) North & South (top) Half-Guard (top) Guard (top) Guard (bottom) Half-Guard (bottom) North & South (bottom) Side Mount (bottom) Knee On Stomach (bottom) Mount (bottom) Back Mount (bottom)

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