Introducing the first in a three-part series on the guard!  This week Steve and Matt discuss the engagement phase, where first contact is made and the grip battle is fought.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Train with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
  
• Minimize Attack Vectors
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Grip Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/
  
  
• Training Handicaps
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/