Ep. 288: Open Guard Leg Entanglements, feat. Chris Wojcik
From BJJ Mental Models
This week we're joined again by Chris Wojcik! Chris is a black belt under Jeff Serafin and the author of The Grappler's Diary. In this episode, Chris discusses open guard leg entanglement strategies under different rulesets.
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Resources discussed in this episode:
Everything is Turtle, by Steve Kwan (requires BJJMM Premium)
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Don't Stand Up, by Chris Wojcik — BJJ Fanatics
https://bjjfanatics.com/products/dont-stand-up-by-chris-wojcik
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/- Ratchet Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/- Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/- Shifting Platforms https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/- Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/- Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/- Return on Investment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/- Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/- Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/- Deliberate Practice https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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