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Mini Ep. 29: Alignment Over Position

Mini Ep. 29: Alignment Over Position

From BJJ Mental Models

November 21, 2024 · 8:36

In this week's mini-episode we explain alignment over position. This is a refinement on the classic "position over submission" concept using Rob Biernacki's alignment framework. It teaches us that having good alignment (base, posture, and structure) is more important than having any particular position.

Before you listen to this episode, check out:

BJJMM Mini Ep. 1: Base
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15022850-mini-ep-1-base

BJJMM Mini Ep. 2: Posture
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15078064-mini-ep-2-posture

BJJMM Mini Ep. 3: Structure
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15121901-mini-ep-3-structure

BJJMM Mini Ep. 4: Alignment
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15154544-mini-ep-4-alignment

BJJMM Mini Ep. 5: The Alignment Scorecard
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15202951-mini-ep-5-the-alignment-scorecard

BJJMM Mini Ep. 28: Position Over Submission
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/16103640-mini-ep-28-position-over-submission

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