BJJ Mental Models Mini Ep. 26: Crossing the Center
Oct 31, 2024
Explore the ancient martial arts concept of crossing the center line, a key strategy for gaining an advantage in grappling. Discover how moving limbs across this imaginary line can break an opponent's posture and structure. The importance of this concept is emphasized in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, affecting both offensive and defensive plays. Gain insights on maintaining proper posture and alignment to minimize vulnerabilities, while learning practical applications for mastering this vital technique.
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Why Crossing The Center Works
- Crossing the center line makes limbs less effective and breaks a person's posture and structure.
- Forcing an opponent's arm or leg across their midline reliably weakens their ability to fight.
Side Control Squish Example
- Being squished in bottom side control can push your arm across your center and set up arm triangles.
- That position concretely illustrates how crossing the center creates dangerous submission opportunities.
Use Drags To Force Center Violations
- Force opponents to cross their center by pulling their arm or leg with techniques like arm drags and leg drags.
- Use these moves to actively break their alignment and create dominant control or submissions.