What Is the Koo Grip?

This week we're joined by Kristina Barlaan!  Kristina is a 2nd degree black belt under Caio Terra.  Kristina breaks down the details behind one of her favorite techniques: the bow & arrow choke.

Kristina's three tips for perfecting the bow & arrow:

1. Ensure you have the correct grip (make a fist, wrist not bent)
2. Hide your elbow
3. Get the correct angle.

Check out Kristina's bow & arrow techniques on her Digitsu back attacks instructional:
https://bit.ly/3q4vHKP (on demand)
https://bit.ly/3Gx6Fu5 (DVD)


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Dilemma
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• 3 Joint Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/
  
  
• Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
  
  
• Win Conditions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/
  
  
• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Path of Least Resistance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
  
  
• Rotational Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/
  
  
• Critical Control Points
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/
  
  

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