On the Ground (for strikers)

Since I'm familiar with striking and grappling its interesting to see strikers when they hit the floor, struggle. A lot of them don't know what there doing as they haven't practiced groundwork and do whatever they can just to stand up and start striking again wasting valuable energy in the process. Ive come up with a few suggestions below. let me know what you think.

• Don't panic - yes you're on the floor but so is you're opponent.Be relaxed but ready to react
• Its not just grappling - don't automatically think that because there's a lot of grabbing and pushing that you cant strike. Bear it in mind to strike but start off with control, especially if your partner is new to ground fighting.
• Keep your hand up and elbows close to your rib cage - this will protect your face and torso, and make it harder for your opponent to try and arm lock.
• As soon as you see a chance to stand up, DO IT - if you feel that you can fight well on the ground, don't think that it is the best place to be. You should always keep in your mind that standing fighting is always safer and much more practical.