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BJJ Mental Models
Ep. 248: The Closed Loop Strategy, feat. Shawn Williams
Sep 4, 2023
Renowned competitor and teacher Shawn Williams shares his closed loop strategy for Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing advancing without compromising position. They discuss reflexive movement, teaching high-level competitors, and the importance of high commitment techniques in Jujitsu.
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- The closed loop strategy in Jiu-Jitsu focuses on advancing without compromising position, maximizing efficiency through smooth transitions.
- Implementing closed loops involves tailoring techniques based on context and purpose, ensuring practitioners are always in a favorable position.
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Closed loop approach to teaching Jiu Jitsu
The podcast episode discusses the closed loop approach to teaching Jiu Jitsu. The closed loop refers to a systematic approach where techniques are designed in a way that, if one fails, the practitioner ends up in the same or an equal position, maintaining control and minimizing risk. This approach aims to maximize efficiency in Jiu Jitsu by focusing on sequences that allow for smooth transitions and prevent loss of position. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the context and purpose of Jiu Jitsu, whether for competition or self-defense, and tailoring closed loops accordingly. Applying closed loops enhances offensive and retention techniques, ensuring that practitioners are always in a favorable position, even when techniques don't initially succeed.
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