Exploring the importance of posture in Jiu-Jitsu, highlighting its impact on defense and offense. Discussion on spinal alignment, manipulating opponent's head and spine for strategic advantage, and the connection between posture, base, and structure for skill enhancement.
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Real-World Posture Differs From BJJ
Mike Mahaffey contrasts real-world posture with BJJ posture to highlight different needs.
Upright confidence posture can be detrimental in Jiu-Jitsu when it misaligns the spine for combat.
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Posture Is Spine Utilization
Posture in BJJ is your ability to effectively utilize your spine for power and alignment.
Aligning head and torso lets you generate force and move safely during technique.
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Head-Body Alignment Defines Good Posture
Good posture means your head and body point the same direction so your spine is aligned.
Misalignment reduces effectiveness and increases injury risk during forceful actions.
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In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of posture! Let's talk about what posture means in the context of Jiu-Jitsu, why it's so important, and how managing posture improves both your defense and offense. This episode builds on last week's mini-episode about base.
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