Good offense makes you win matches.

Defense makes you unbeatable.

However, offense can act defensively in its application. By forcing your opponent into a defensive position, you are able to hide your lack of defense.

Example, if you are a phenomenal wrestler with zero ability off your back, you could very well win the World Championships as long as you were able to impose your top game on every single opponent.

So there is actually a third factor.

The selection of the battle ground or “enforcing your will”

Julius Park
About the AuthorJulius ParkJulius Park is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the founder of Crazy 88 MMA in Elkridge, Owings Mills, and Severna Park, MD. He has trained BJJ since 1998, coached since 1999, and produced multiple Gi and No-Gi World Champions. Known as "The BJJ Scientist," he writes about technique, training systems, and competition.View Julius’s instructor bio