Ep. 161: Pressure Concepts, feat. Xande Ribeiro
From BJJ Mental Models
This week we're joined by Xande Ribeiro! Xande joins us to discuss the concepts behind pressure: one of the most potent weapons in Jiu-Jitsu.
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- Surface Area https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/- Force Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/- Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/- Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/- Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/- Alignment Over Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/- Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/- Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.
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