What are offensive and defensive cycles in BJJ?

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In BJJ, you are either in an offensive cycle (attacking) or defensive cycle (escaping/defending). If you only defend, your opponent stays in an offensive cycle where they keep attacking while you just defend. The goal is to escape and immediately transition into your own attacks - going from defensive to offensive cycle. This is what separates good grapplers from those who just survive.

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