BJJ Mental Models

Ep. 151: Guard Passing, feat. Malachy Friedman

Nov 8, 2021
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INSIGHT

Guard's Appeal and Demoralization

  • The guard's effectiveness in jiu-jitsu can be initially appealing but later demoralizing.
  • Higher-ranked practitioners can neutralize the guard's advantages through top control.
ADVICE

Passing Against Skilled Guard Players

  • To beat good guard players, adopt a relentless, 'dogged' approach to passing.
  • Pressure pass aggressively, stripping grips and capitalizing on every defensive lapse.
ANECDOTE

Developing Guard Passing Intuition

  • Malachy Friedman developed his guard passing by initially focusing on grip fighting and sweep prevention.
  • He would let opponents establish grips, then observe their reactions and capitalize on any weaknesses.
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