BJJ Mental Models

Mini Ep. 52: Shifting Platforms

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May 1, 2025
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INSIGHT

Shifting Platform Concept

  • Being a shifting platform means constantly moving to prevent your opponent from establishing a solid base on top of you.
  • This movement frustrates their balance and creates opportunities for escapes from bad positions like side control and mount.
INSIGHT

Stopping Movement Solidifies Base

  • When the bottom player stops moving, the top player solidifies their base, making escapes much harder.
  • This stable base on top uses gravity and good alignment to effectively control the bottom player.
ADVICE

Use Small Continuous Movements

  • Avoid big explosive escape attempts; instead, use small, continuous movements to keep your opponent unstable on top.
  • Continuous small movements force your opponent to keep adjusting, which opens chances to escape.
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