In the third episode of Jiu-Jitsu Polarities, Emily Kwok delves into the balance between holding on and letting go in both martial arts and everyday life.  Topics include how grip tightness affects the practicality of Jiu-Jitsu techniques, the significance of grips and control, and the psychological aspects of gripping, particularly for beginners. The need for a balanced approach to gripping is highlighted, alongside tips for optimizing technique and the dangers of over-gripping.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 276: Polarity Mapping, feat. Emily Kwok
https://bjj.plus/276

Polarity Management: A Summary Introduction, by Dr. Barry Johnson
https://bit.ly/4fvo7jJ

Polarity Management: Identifying and Managing Unsolvable Problems, by Dr. Barry Johnson
https://amzn.to/3PpPMsp


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• The Map Is Not the Territory
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/

• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/

• Tipping Points
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/

• Placeholders
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/

• Countergripping
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/countergripping/

• Constant and Variable Tension
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/

• Trading Up
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/trading-up/

• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/

• Momentum
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/momentum/

• Static vs. Dynamic Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/

• Cognitive Dissonance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/

• You Are What You Train
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/

• Defensive Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/
  
  
  

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