Exploring the Mechanics of Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In the second episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the maintenance phase, where both grapplers attempt to secure a passing or submission opportunity.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Types of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/
  
  
• Layers of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Kinetic Chains
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Defend with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
  
  
• Body Tethering
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/
  
  
• Grip Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Alignment over Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Dominant Angles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/
  
  
• Anatomic Hierarchy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/