BJJ Mental Models

Ep. 34: Funneling

Steve & Matt Kwan Episode 34

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Funneling, as coined by Nelson Puentes from Inverted Gear, is the strategy of forcing your opponent into areas where you are comfortable and experienced.  It's key to high-level gameplanning.

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