
About this episode
As we've learned from Street Fighter, combos are important. A single technique in isolation is not as effective as a series of chained attacks.
There are two ways you can chain attacks together: in a sequence, or in parallel.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Technique Chaining
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ - Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ - Alignment over Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/ - Kuzushi
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ - Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ - Dictate the Pace
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ - Committed Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ - Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ - Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ - Placeholders
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/ - Dilemma
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/ - Funneling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ - Double Trouble
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/ - Myopia
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/ - Train with Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ - Mask Your Intentions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
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