How many techniques should be in a gameplan?

Creating a gameplan in BJJ doesn't have a one-size-fits-all number of techniques. It's important to tailor it to individual needs, particularly when defining safety zones. At a minimum, it's recommended to have two techniques for both top and bottom positions. This allows for adaptability, enabling a practitioner to switch between safety zone one and safety zone two based on the opponent's reactions.

Having multiple options ensures that a practitioner isn't caught off guard and can maintain a sense of control. For example, closed guard may be a significant safety zone for some, especially if they have a well-developed game in that position. It's a position where one can attack effectively while expending minimal energy and simultaneously impeding the opponent's escape attempts.

Ultimately, the definition of a safety zone is subjective and should be where one feels comfortable and capable of planning the next move. The key is to have at least two reliable positions in both the top and bottom games to form the foundation of a gameplan, from which other techniques and sequences can be developed.