Listen "Ep. 2: Core Mechanics"
Episode Synopsis
Steve and Matt explore the three core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: Frames, Levers, and Wedges. All techniques in Jiu-Jitsu can be defined in terms of these mechanics.Frames: Creating solid structures with the strong parts of your body, such as your elbows and knees. You use these frames to create obstacles for your opponent and control the distance.Levers: Latching onto an opponent's limb and manipulating it for leverage. Submissions are generally applied against a lever.Wedges: Using parts of your body to block and restrict your opponent's movement. Wedges can also be used offensively, as in the case of knee on belly, where the knee is a wedge.We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: bjjmentalmodels.com⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta
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