As we've learned from Street Fighter, combos are important.  A single technique in isolation is not as effective as a series of chained attacks.

There are two ways you can chain attacks together: in a sequence, or in parallel.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Alignment over Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/
  
  
• Kuzushi
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
  
• Placeholders
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/
  
  
• Dilemma
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Double Trouble
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/
  
  
• Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
  
  
• Train with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  
• Mask Your Intentions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
  
  

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