Listen "Ep. 312: Fulcrums, feat. Kelsey Carter"
Episode Synopsis
This week we're joined by Kelsey Carter! Kelsey is a newly minted black belt from Precision Jiu Jitsu Academy in Sacramento. In this episode, Kelsey discusses the physics and mechanics underlying Jiu-Jitsu techniques, emphasizing the importance of fulcrums, weight distribution, and angles during sweeps and submissions. Kelsey provides insights into adapting techniques for different body types and teaching empowering strategies, particularly for women in the sport. The episode also delves into advanced concepts such as energy conservation, the dynamics of bottom position, and the science behind effective movements. Follow Kelsey on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kels.jitsuMental models discussed in this episode:Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/Get Jake O'Driscoll's triple threat ankle lock course, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jake
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