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. 18: Guard Series: Retention Phase
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Steve & Matt Kwan
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Episode 18
In the final episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the retention phase, where grapplers make their final attempts to prevent a guard pass.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ - Layers of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/ - Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ - Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ - Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ - Force Vectors
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/ - Leading Edges
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/ - Solid Frames
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ - Kinetic Chains
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/ - Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ - Feedback Loop
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/