This week, we're joined by Thomas and Phillip Barreiro! They're both Division 1 wrestlers and multi-time Canadian national champions, plus the operators of Good Mind Grappling: an organization using wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu to address youth trauma. In this episode, Thomas and Phillip break down their "lazy wrestling" framework. They explain how effective stand-up grappling doesn’t require explosiveness, but instead relies on frames, hand fighting, pressure, and positional control. This episode reframes wrestling for Jiu-Jitsu athletes seeking safer, more sustainable ways to stay on top and dictate the match.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

Inside Channel Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control
Controlling the Distance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance
Core Mechanics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics
Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position
Opening Salvos
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos
Asymmetric Warfare
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare

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