
Ep. 272: Common Jiu-Jitsu Mistakes, feat. Matt Kwan
About this episode
This week, Brother Matt joins us again to break down common Jiu-Jitsu mistakes such as failing to regulate tension, failing to fight for the inside channel, failing to manage the distance, failing to set goals, believing your coach knows everything, and failing to clear your trademark with JT Torres.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Fastest Way: To Become An Effective Guard Passer (No Gi), by John Danaher
https://bit.ly/3wnnXKz
Longstep Masterclass, by Tainan Dalpra
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ - Constant and Variable Tension
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/ - Force Compression
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/ - Inside Channel Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ - Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ - Seated vs. Supine Guards
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/ - Layers of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/ - Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ - Phases of Passing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/ - Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ - Feedback Loop
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
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