You'd be surprised how often we're asked to cover this topic.  Well, we're finally going to do it.  This week Steve and Matt discuss how to shut down a much smaller opponent.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Do What Works
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
  
  
• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Growth Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  
  
• Isolate a Single Target
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/isolate-a-single-target/
  
  
• Shifting Platforms
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/
  
  
• Microtransitions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
  
  
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/

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