Ep. 273: Position as Submission, feat. Sebastian Brosche
Feb 26, 2024
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Join the hosts and guest Sebastian Brosche as they discuss the importance of using positional pressure over traditional submissions in Jiu-Jitsu. They explore mental resilience, strategic control, and the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu in society. Discover the benefits of integrating yoga into BJJ training and the premium services offered by BJJ Mental Models.
Strategic mental exhaustion through dominant positions, inducing breakdowns without physical force.
Trapping opponents with deceptive techniques, akin to a poker game of misdirection and exploiting reactions.
Balancing intensity, strategy, and psychological pressure in jiu-jitsu for victory through mental and physical exhaustion.
Deep dives
Key Point 1: The Strategy of Positional Pressure and Mental Exhaustion
Rather than relying solely on physical pressure, a strategic approach involving holding dominant positions to mentally exhaust opponents is discussed. By creating scenarios where opponents feel they can escape but preventing them from doing so, mental breakdowns are induced. Leveraging predictable positions like side control and iteratively adjusting pressure to make opponents wear down psychologically is highlighted, emphasizing the value of subtle strategies over brute force.
Key Point 2: Position as Submission Blending with Technique and Strategy
The concept of utilizing positions as submissions is explored further, involving techniques that give the illusion of opportunities to opponents but end up leading them into traps. The analogy of playing poker with opponents having the second-best hand while thinking it's the best relates to jiu-jitsu strategies. By guiding opponents into committing to counterproductive actions and then exploiting their reactions cleverly, victory through mental and physical exhaustion is achieved.
Key Point 3: Balancing Intensity, Strategy, and Psychological Pressure
The importance of balancing intensity, strategy, and psychological pressure in jiu-jitsu is emphasized. Encouraging opponents to pursue seeming advantages, then turning those against them, enhances the chances of success. Demonstrating agility and efficiency in executing techniques while focusing on inducing suffering in opponents as a pathway to victory encapsulates the dynamic approach to positional dominance and submission in high-level jiu-jitsu.
Using Positional Dominance in Jiu Jitsu
In Jiu Jitsu, the focus should be on understanding the opponent's perspective and denying them what they want. By strategically controlling the match, such as allowing a weak guard to be reestablished to gain extra points, practitioners can outmaneuver their opponents. The essence lies in giving opponents a false sense of hope while consistently thwarting their efforts, both physically and psychologically.
Promoting Safety and Mindfulness in Training
Emphasizing control over speed in training prevents reckless actions that can lead to injuries. Advocating for a mindful approach to Jiu Jitsu, trainers should caution against 'yanking' or 'cranking' on submissions, promoting responsible and respectful training practices. Encouraging introspection and creating a positive training environment fosters growth and longevity in the sport.
This week we're joined by black belt and Yoga for BJJ founder Sebastian Brosche! Sebastian joins us to break down one of our favorite strategies: position as submission. The meta is increasingly evolving to appreciate the importance of submission-level pressure. In this episode, we explain why that is and how to do it.
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