Ep. 398: Old Bastard Sweeps, feat. Mike Mahaffey

This week, we're joined by Mike Mahaffey! Mike is a second-degree black belt under Chris Haueter, best known for his Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu style: a conservative approach built for older and less athletic grapplers. In this episode, Mike explains how to sweep from the bottom by disrupting your opponent's base instead of relying on speed or strength. Topics include: maintaining your base from the bottom, making them carry your weight, fulcrum sweeps, and the scissor and tripod sweeps.Follow Mike Mahaffey:https://instagram.com/oldbastardbjjhttps://threads.com/@oldbastardbjjTrain with Mike Mahaffey at Magic BJJ in Lansing, MI:https://magicbjj.comGet Mike's instructionals on Patreon:https://patreon.com/oldbastardbjjMental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignmentDirect vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-controlCenter of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravityKuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushiCore Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanicsKinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com