This week, Matt and Steve talk about ratchet control: a powerful mental model for using limb rotation to break alignment.

There are two directions of ratchet control:

1. Internal rotation: Kimuras, heel hooks, reaps
2. External rotation: Americanas, knee flares.

While both are effective, internal rotation normally breaks alignment more than external rotation.  Internal rotation also offers a path to the back.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Ratchet Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Breaking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  

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