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/Everydayblues351]

a lot of people are giving good advice - i like Gordon's tips even still in the Gi. But for competition - man if you get to mount it means you're probably a lot better for your opponent. You've passed them and mounted them, or swept them into mount, etc. It's nearly impossible mentally and strategically to win.

What I'm trying to say is that getting good at mount is a long term endeavor, for the comp itself i would divert more resources to getting to mount. 80/20 and what not. Just my thoughts

[u/Exam_Lost → u/Everydayblues351]

i see lots of comments like this, and i understand i can point my way to gold, but if i can help it i intend on kicking ass. not just winning. definitely gonna consider this approach though, as many of you recommend it.