BJJ Mental Models Ep. 272: Common Jiu-Jitsu Mistakes, feat. Matt Kwan
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Feb 19, 2024 
Jiu-Jitsu expert Matt Kwan discusses common mistakes in the sport, like regulating tension and setting goals. They cover topics such as managing distance, inside channel control, and the importance of clear grips. The podcast explores the challenges of knowledge transmission and goal setting, with a humorous anecdote thrown in. They also touch on teaching leg locks to children and rebranding in the Jiu-Jitsu community.
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Regulating Tension
- Regulate tension in your body, beginners often exhaust themselves quickly by being tense.
- Find a balance between tension for power and looseness for efficient movement and unpredictability.
Tension and Jiu-Jitsu Cycles
- Tension and relaxation depend on whether you're in the offensive, defensive, or neutral cycle.
- Beginners struggle to regulate tension effectively, especially against experienced opponents.
Importance of Inside Position
- Prioritize inside position for managing distance and pinning opponents.
- Get chest to chest or wedge opponents from different angles to immobilize them.