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Ep. 111: Position Series: Knee on Belly

Ep. 111: Position Series: Knee on Belly

FromBJJ Mental Models


Ep. 111: Position Series: Knee on Belly

FromBJJ Mental Models

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Steve and Matt dive into knee on belly and break down the position using the mental models we discuss on the show.Uke's predictable responses from knee on belly:Getting to their side - either turning toward or away from youAttacking your feetGetting their foot on your hip or inverting into a leg entanglementCritical control points for knee on belly:Maintaining good foot position. No gaps between your shoelaces and their hip.  Don't let them grab your legs, especially the free leg.Keeping a lower squat, ideally an elbow-knee connection, to close access to your hip and leg.Keeping their shoulders parallel to the floor.Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Elbow Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Surface Area (or Blading)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/
Released:
Feb 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.