Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges. These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once you've lost the grip fight, or engagement phase.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Force Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/- Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/- Solid Frames https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/- Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/- Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/- Leading Edges https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/- Defend with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/- Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/- Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/- Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/- Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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