This week Steve and Matt discuss kuzushi, the Japanese art of balance breaking.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/- Path of Least Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/- Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/- Types of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/- Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/- Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/- Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/- Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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