This week we're joined again by Jon Thomas! In this episode, Jon draws on his guard expertise to share mental models and best practices for gripfighting from the bottom.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
• Economy of Motion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
• Path of Least Resistance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
• Intention
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

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