
Ep. 196: Position Series: K Guard, feat. Adam Benayoun
About this episode
This week we're joined by Adam Benayoun! Adam is a Ryan Hall black belt and is the head instructor at Black Cat Jiu Jitsu in Springfield, Virginia. Adam's got an upcoming K Guard instructional with BJJ Fanatics, and in this week's episode, he breaks down the core concepts for playing this versatile guard.
Adam's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adambenayoun/
Black Cat Jiu Jitsu:
https://blackcatjiujitsu.com/
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Mirrored Stances
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/ - Overwhelming Force
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ - Solid Frames
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ - Committed Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ - Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ - Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ - Prioritize Longevity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ - Kuzushi
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ - Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ - Constant and Variable Tension
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/ - The Map Is Not the Territory
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/ - Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ - Concepts Over Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
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