Ep. 155: Concepts Over Techniques, feat. Chris Paines

This week, we're joined by "The Villain" Chris Paines! Chris is a BJJ black belt under Priit Mihkelson, and an advocate for concept-based BJJ instruction. In this episode, Chris discusses his personal journey into Jiu-Jitsu concepts, and how he uses concepts to teach his students.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/- Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/- Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/- Shuhari https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/- Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/- Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/- 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/- Direct vs. Proxy Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/- Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/- Anatomic Hierarchy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/- Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/- Defense Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/ 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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