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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.
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Ep. 368: Lazy Wrestling, feat. Thomas & Phillip Barreiro
This week, we're joined by Thomas and Phillip Barreiro! They're both Division 1 wrestlers and multi-time Canadian national champions, plus the operators of Good Mind Grappling: an organization using wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu to address youth trauma. In this episode, Thomas and Phillip break down their "lazy wrestling" framework. They explain how effective stand-up grappling doesn’t require explosiveness, but instead relies on frames, hand fighting, pressure, and positional control. This episode reframes wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu athletes seeking safer, more sustainable ways to stay on top and dictate the match.
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Inside Channel Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control - Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance - Core Mechanics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics - Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position - Opening Salvos
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos - Asymmetric Warfare
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare
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