In the final episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the retention phase, where grapplers make their final attempts to prevent a guard pass.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/- Layers of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/- Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/- Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/- Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/- Force Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/- Leading Edges https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/- Solid Frames https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/- Kinetic Chains https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/- Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/- Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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