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.Follow Priit on social:https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelson/https://www.facebook.com/priit.mihkelson/Sideways Open Guard — BJJ Fanatics:https://bit.ly/46HGUFiDefensive BJJ:https://www.defensivebjj.com/Resources refere...

Ep. 240: Position Series: Sideways Open Guard, feat. Priit Mihkelson

Explore the conceptual side of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests discuss the mental models, or universal principles, behind the gentle art.

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This week we're joined by Lucas Wilhan!  Lucas is a black belt under Bruno Fernandes and is the head instructor at Lapel Arts in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  In this episode, Lucas joins us to break down concepts behind the ankle lock, and to discuss modern innovations and variants around this submission.Follow Lucas, Pauline, and Lapel Arts on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lucaswilhanhttps://www.instagram.com/paulibakhttps://www.instagram.com/lapelartsCheck out Lucas' instructiona...

Ep. 286: Submission Series: Ankle Locks, feat. Lucas Wilhan

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of structure!  Structure means the ability to effectively utilize your limbs.  This episode builds on the last two mini-episodes about base and posture.Further study:BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignmenthttps://bjj.plus/1BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/50Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you...

Mini Ep. 3: Structure

This week we're joined by Dr. Jooyoung Lee!  Jooyoung is a BJJ black belt, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto, and an accredited expert in the sociological study of violence.  In this episode, Jooyoung discusses the science behind "pulling the trigger" when grappling, how to be more aggressive in the moment, and how to avoid becoming flustered in the face of your opponent's aggression.Follow Jooyoung on social media:https://www.instagram.com/joojitsuleehttps://www...

Ep. 285: Pulling the Trigger, feat. Dr. Jooyoung Lee

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of posture!  Let's talk about what posture means in the context of Jiu-Jitsu, why it's so important, and how managing posture improves both your defense and offense.  This episode builds on last week's mini-episode about base.Further study:BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignmenthttps://bjj.plus/1BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/50Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmode...

Mini Ep. 2: Posture

This week we're joined by Beatrice Jin!  Beatrice is a coach at Kogaion Academy in Virginia, an outstanding brown belt professional competitor, and the operator of America's longest-running women's open mat.  In this episode, Beatrice explains how unaggressive grapplers can shed that passive mindset, "stop being nice," and weaponize the strategic meanness needed to excel at high-level Jiu-Jitsu.Follow Beatrice on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/berimbozoFollow Kogaion Academy on...

Ep. 240: Position Series: Sideways Open Guard, feat. Priit Mihkelson

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