# Why do some people just hold positions instead of attacking?

Fear of ending up in a bad position they cannot escape. If you mount someone but know that if you go for an armbar and fail, you might end up with your back taken or in a submission you cannot escape, you will just hold mount for the whole round. Nothing happens because you lack the confidence to op...

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**Tags:** mental-game, training

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