BJJ Mental Models
BJJ Mental Models
Steve Kwan
Ep. 412: Hand Fighting, feat. Brandon Reed
55 minutes Posted Oct 12, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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This week, we're joined by Brandon Reed! Brandon is a three-time NAIA national champion wrestler from Louisville, Kentucky, who now trains jiu-jitsu full-time in Guelph, Ontario. In this episode, Brandon explains hand fighting for jiu-jitsu standup: how to get past your opponent's head, hands, and hips while protecting your own. Topics include: your default stance and the down block hand, feints and distance management, "positive" versus "negative" wrestling, fighting for inside ties, and pla...