Common Defenses and How Opponents React

This week, we're joined again by Nick Volpe from Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu! In this episode, Nick breaks down a very holiday-relevant technique: the gift wrap!

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Crossing the Center
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center
  
  
• Priit's 45° Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-degree-rule
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses
  
  
• Center of Gravity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity
  
  
• Asymmetric Warfare
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking
  
  
  

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