About this episode
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/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://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