This week we're joined by Priit Mihkelson!  In this episode, Priit explains recent developments in what he calls "sideways open guard:" a supine guard where your body is tilted to the side.  It's an emerging position being used by competitors such as Lachlan Giles.

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Resources referenced in this episode:

Jon Thomas Instagram reels:
https://bit.ly/3JK95cP
https://bit.ly/3D1tVkq

André Galvão vs. Braulio Estima, ADCC 2013
https://youtu.be/Gui5wWJA4gI

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Seated vs. Supine Guards
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
  
  
• Dominant Angles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/
  
  

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