# What is the progression from escapes to attacks? The progression is: first learn positional escapes (escaping mount, side control, back control), then submission escapes (defending armbars, chokes, leg locks), then escapes into attacks (escaping and immediately sweeping or submitting). You cannot spend years only on escapes with no submissions, bu... **[Read full answer on BJJ Notes](https://www.bjjnotes.app/knowledge-base/what-is-the-progression-from-escapes-to-attacks)** --- **Tags:** training, beginner **Source:** [BJJ Notes Knowledge Base](https://www.bjjnotes.app/knowledge-base/what-is-the-progression-from-escapes-to-attacks)