
About this episode
How have we not covered this topic yet? In this week's episode, Steve and Matt discuss the principles behind guard passing.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Inside Channel Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ - Dictate the Pace
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ - Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ - Direct vs. Proxy Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/ - Funneling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ - Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ - Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ - Shifting Platforms
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/ - Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
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