Ep. 140: Defensive BJJ, feat. Priit Mihkelson

Priit Mihkelson is back!  This week, Priit explains his framework for Jiu-Jitsu, and how his defensive strategies integrate with more mainstream strategies.

Topics discussed:

• Introduction to Priit's Defensive BJJ
• Crunches vs. twists
• How Priit's system was developed
• Defensive BJJ vs. Biernacki's theory of alignment
• What problem Defensive BJJ solves

Quick introduction to the Defensive BJJ system:
https://youtu.be/vHDqBGNTnfY

Defensive BJJ:
https://www.defensivebjj.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Prevention Over Cure
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/
  
  
• Train With Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• First Principles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  

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