BJJ Mental Models Mini Ep. 55: Staying Loose
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May 22, 2025 Discover the art of staying loose while sparring in jiu-jitsu for better energy conservation and unpredictability. Learn how relaxation can help avoid control from opponents and conceal your moves. Explore the balance between tension and relaxation, especially during throws and submissions, to enhance your performance on the mat.
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Stay Loose to Conserve Energy
- Always keep your muscles relaxed by default when grappling to conserve energy and avoid fatigue.
- Ask your training partner for feedback to help recognize and reduce unnecessary tension in your body.
Tension Reveals Intentions
- Being tense telegraphs your intentions and makes your movements predictable to your opponent.
- Tense limbs are easier for your opponent to control compared to relaxed, flexible limbs.
Anxiety Causes Tension in Beginners
- Beginners tend to be tense due to anxiety, a natural but counterproductive reaction.
- Learning to relax your body is a key part of becoming effective in combat sports like jiu-jitsu.