
About this episode
You'd be surprised how often we're asked to cover this topic. Well, we're finally going to do it. This week Steve and Matt discuss how to shut down a much smaller opponent.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ - Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ - Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ - Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ - Growth Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ - Isolate a Single Target
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/isolate-a-single-target/ - Shifting Platforms
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/ - Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ - Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
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