BJJ Mental Models Mini Ep. 79: Points of Control
Nov 6, 2025
Dive into the world of control in grappling! Discover how torso control, through clamps and hooks, offers positional dominance, while lever control uses limbs for mechanical advantage. Learn the balance between force and control, with single-lever techniques providing power and multi-lever approaches enhancing stability. The triangle choke exemplifies how focusing on multiple levers can dictate an opponent's posture. Plus, understand why larger grapplers might prefer multi-lever strategies. A tactical breakdown of leverage awaits!
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Torso Control Is For Holding Or Rotating
- Torso control means clamping or hooking the opponent's torso to hold or rotate around them.
- Torso control limits leverage and often relies on athleticism rather than mechanical force.
Levers Multiply Force Efficiently
- Lever control attacks an opponent's arms, legs, or head to multiply force via leverage.
- Leverage is efficient and underlies many submissions and movement-based techniques.
Use Single Levers For Maximum Force
- Attack a single lever when you need maximal force against one limb or the head.
- Expect more finishing power but accept less overall control compared to multi-lever attacks.