380 - What Do You Need to Know to Be a BJJ Blue Belt?
The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
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Jiu Jitsu
All of Jiu Jitsu is based on a strategy for how does a smaller person overcome a bigger person. It starts with this three phase strategy of close the gap, get really close and take them down. The mount is a clear example of how positioning can really advantage the top person independent of their size. And so we refer to this position as the guard - it not only keeps you safe from danger but allows you to knock your opponent down and get back up on top.
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