Ep. 139: Posts, feat. Matt Kwan

This week, Steve and Matt discuss posts: one of the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu. Posting, or connecting with the floor to create base, is a concept that's often not discussed in detail. In this episode, we break down the mental models for posting. Mental models discussed in this episode: Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/ Force Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/ 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/ Ratchet Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/ Head Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Center of Gravity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/ Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private. Sign up here for a free trial: https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/ Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/ 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/ Follow us on social: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/ Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/