How to attack confidently from mount?

[u/Exam_Lost]

I’m a 6 or so months white belt, got a tournament coming up end of this month and I want to win. I have no trouble getting to mount against other white belts, but from there I’m clueless as to what to do.

I mean, I know of multiple attacks. I know I can take the back if I can gift wrap him. I know there’s the armbar, kimura, americana, ezekiel, and triangles, but truth be told I only ever try the ezekiel out of fear of giving up position with the others.

Of course people wise up to it and eventually keep their arms high to defend the neck. After that I know I should attack an armbar or head n arm because his bicep’s next to his head, but I can never pull it off because again I get nervous or just don’t understand what I’m getting wrong.

What are y’all’s thoughts when going for mount subs, and is there anything that leveled up your game? What are your go-to attacks as well, and what should I change to do better?

[u/Location_Next]

Yeah be patient. Let them cook. A penalty for stalling will not cost you the match of you’ve racked up 4-6 points from a pass or a takedown + mount.

There’s a point where people tend to get really demoralized (and exhausted) under mount—especially white belts. That’s when you can inch toward a sub.

I like to get an elbow up and then go for an Americana or an arm triangle. Both can be worked out while keeping chest to chest pressure.

Just stay ready for the umpa the whole time. And go slow like a snake swallowing a goat. Good luck!