About this episode
As the saying goes, if you don't lose you'll eventually win. This week's episode discusses strategies for surviving bad positions like side control, knee on belly, mount, and back mount. Mental models discussed in this episode: Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Alignment vs Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/ Defend with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Kinetic Chains https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ Shifting Platforms https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/ 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