BJJ Mental Models
Explore the conceptual side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests discuss the mental models, or universal principles, behind the gentle art.
BJJ Mental Models
Ep. 15: Force Vectors & Leading Edges
April 15, 2019
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Steve & Matt Kwan
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Episode 15
Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges. These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once you've lost the grip fight, or engagement phase.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Force Vectors
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/ - Core Mechanics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/ - Solid Frames
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ - Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ - Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ - Leading Edges
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/ - Defend with Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ - Committed Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ - Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ - Overwhelming Force
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ - Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/