Ep. 17: Guard Series: Maintenance Phase

In the second episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the maintenance phase, where both grapplers attempt to secure a passing or submission opportunity.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/- Types of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/- Layers of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/- Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/- Kinetic Chains https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/- Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/- Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/- Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/- Defend with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/- Body Tethering https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/- Grip Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/- Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/- Alignment over Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/- Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/- Dominant Angles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/- Anatomic Hierarchy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/