# When should I tap?

Tap when you cannot escape and the submission is threatening injury or unconsciousness. Tap early in training - there is no prize for toughing it out. In competition, you might fight longer, but even then, tap before injury. Your long-term health matters more than any match.

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**Tags:** rolling, injury, beginner

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