Ep. 167: Position Series: Inverted Guard, feat. Nikki Sullivan
From BJJ Mental Models
This week we're joined by Nikki Sullivan! Nikki is a black belt under André Galvão and is an inverted guard specialist. Nikki breaks down the concepts behind her inverted game, which she calls "panda."
Nikki's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nikkicuddlejitsu/
The Panda Guard by Nikki Sullivan - BJJ Fanatics:
https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-panda-guard-by-nikki-sullivan
The Panda Guard Systems - Atos BJJ On Demand:
https://www.atosbjjondemand.com/products/panda-guard
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/- Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/- Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/- Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/- Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/- Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/- Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/- Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/- Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/- Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ 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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