Ep. 155: Concepts Over Techniques, feat. Chris Paines

This week, we're joined by "The Villain" Chris Paines!  Chris is a BJJ black belt under Priit Mihkelson, and an advocate for concept-based BJJ instruction.  In this episode, Chris discusses his personal journey into Jiu-Jitsu concepts, and how he uses concepts to teach his students.


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Shuhari
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/
  
  
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
  
  
• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
  
  
• 3 Joint Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/
  
  
• Direct vs. Proxy Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/
  
  
• Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/
  
  
• Anatomic Hierarchy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/
  
  
• Do What Works
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
  
  
• Defense Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/
  
  

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