Ep. 70: Staying Loose

Why you should stay loose:

• It masks your intentions- It saves energy and prevents muscle burnout- It denies your opponent leverage.
  When it's okay to use tension:

• When you're doing so for a reason- When your tension cannot be exploited.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/- Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/- Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/- Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/- Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/- Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/- Force Compression https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/- Choking Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/- Breaking Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/ IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here: https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/

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