Show notes
In the second episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the maintenance phase, where both grapplers attempt to secure a passing or submission opportunity.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ - Types of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/ - Layers of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/ - Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ - Kinetic Chains
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/ - Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ - Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ - Inside Channel Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ - Defend with Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ - Body Tethering
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/ - Grip Inversion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/ - Committed Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ - Alignment over Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/ - Position Over Submission
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ - Dominant Angles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/ - Anatomic Hierarchy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/
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