Mini Ep. 54: Controlling the Distance

Mini Ep. 54: Controlling the Distance

From BJJ Mental Models

May 15, 2025 · 9:04

In this week's mini-episode we discuss controlling the distance, a key lesson in most martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As general advice, many instructors will coach you to close the distance when attacking and make space when defending. While this is often true, in this mini-episode we'll explore the exceptions to that rule and settle on a more general guideline for controlling the distance: find the distance where you can control them but they can't control you.

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