BJJ Mental Models

Ep. 288: Open Guard Leg Entanglements, feat. Chris Wojcik

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Jun 10, 2024
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Chris Wojcik
Chris Wojcik, a black belt under Jeff Serafin, discusses open guard leg entanglements strategies under different rulesets. Topics include inside channel control, ratchet control, technique chaining, grips dictating position, predictable responses, and more. The episode covers the importance of hand fighting, strategic decision-making, and optimizing techniques based on body type for successful guard play.
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INSIGHT

Leg Entanglement Types

  • Open guard leg entanglements involve internal and external entries.
  • Internal entries rotate under the opponent, while external entries go around their body.
INSIGHT

Inside vs. Outside Channel

  • The inside channel involves underhooks and getting between the legs.
  • The outside channel involves techniques like the De La Riva and K-guard.
ADVICE

Creating Dilemmas

  • Create dilemmas by attacking internally and externally.
  • If your opponent defends one rotation, attack with the other.
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