Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges. These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once you've lost the grip fight, or engagement phase.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

  • Force Vectors
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/
  • Core Mechanics
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
  • Solid Frames
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/
  • Limb Coiling
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  • Controlling the Distance
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  • Leading Edges
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/
  • Defend with Purpose
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
  • Committed Techniques
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  • Phases of Guard
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  • Overwhelming Force
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/
  • Grips Dictate Position
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/