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. 21: Surviving Bad Positions
May 27, 2019
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Steve & Matt Kwan
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Episode 21
As the saying goes, if you don't lose you'll eventually win. This week's episode discusses strategies for surviving bad positions like side control, knee on belly, mount, and back mount.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ - Alignment vs Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/ - Defend with Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ - Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ - Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ - Kinetic Chains
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/ - Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ - Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ - Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ - Shifting Platforms
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/
We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/