
BJJ Mental Models
Your guide to a conceptual and intelligent Jiu-Jitsu approach. BJJ black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests explain the concepts, strategies, and tactics behind the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
BJJ Mental Models
Ep. 16: Guard Series: Engagement Phase
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Steve & Matt Kwan
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Episode 16
Introducing the first in a three-part series on the guard! This week Steve and Matt discuss the engagement phase, where first contact is made and the grip battle is fought.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ - Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ - Dictate the Pace
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ - Train with Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ - Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ - Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ - Minimize Attack Vectors
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/ - Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ - Grip Inversion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/ - Training Handicaps
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/