Steve & Matt explain how to effectively finish submissions.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Choking Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/- Breaking Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/- Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/- Rotational Control / Ratchet Effect https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/- Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/- Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/- Isolate a Single Target https://bjjmentalmodels.com/isolate-a-single-target/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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