You'd be surprised how often we're asked to cover this topic. Well, we're finally going to do it. This week Steve and Matt discuss how to shut down a much smaller opponent.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Grips Dictate Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
Do What Works
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
Growth Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
Isolate a Single Target
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/isolate-a-single-target/
Shifting Platforms
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/
Microtransitions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/

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Ep. 41: Crushing Smaller People