Discussing the anatomic hierarchy in jiu-jitsu, organizing body parts from strongest to weakest for effective techniques. Emphasizing the importance of using multiple weapons and targeting weaker body parts during attacks.
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Six-Part Body Framework
The anatomic hierarchy simplifies the body into six usable parts for jiu-jitsu: torso, two legs, two arms, and head.
This framing helps prioritize which body parts to engage during techniques.
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Core Is Power, Not A Standalone Weapon
The torso (core) is the most powerful single mass due to large muscles and protective structure.
Core strength is central, but it requires limbs to move and apply force effectively.
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In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing the anatomic hierarchy! The anatomic hierarchy is a simple but powerful mental model that organizes our body into six major tools, from strongest to weakest: our torso, our two legs, our two arms, and our head. The anatomic hierarchy teaches us that when attacking, we should use as many of our weapons as possible, especially the stronger ones. And we'll also have better success if we're attacking a weaker part of our opponent's body.
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