Explore the strategic concept of funneling in Jiu-Jitsu, where practitioners steer matches toward their strengths while exploiting opponents' weaknesses. This approach emphasizes creating pathways and connections between techniques, using mental tools like flow charts. Discover how to maintain a cohesive game plan and enhance performance by mastering this key idea.
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Funneling in Jiu-Jitsu
Build funnels to steer matches toward your strengths and opponent's weaknesses.
Connect techniques and tactics into a chain leading to your strongest position.
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Connecting the Dots
Some techniques naturally flow together (e.g., shin-on-shin to single leg X).
Identify missing links to create effective funnels and fix leaks.
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Develop Your Funnels
Establish funnels from any position to reach advantageous spots.
Develop a unique style exploiting your strengths and your opponent's weaknesses.
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In this week's mini-episode we explain funneling, a key concept for building Jiu-Jitsu strategies. The idea is to build "funnels," or pathways to where we have an unfair/asymmetric advantage. A good gameplan uses funnels to "connect the dots" so no matter where a match goes, you have a viable pathway to your strongest positions.
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