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Ep. 196: Position Series: K Guard, feat. Adam Benayoun

BJJ Mental Models

English - September 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 191 ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 195: Idle Time, feat. Dominyka Obelenyte
Next Episode: Ep. 197: The Happy Warrior Philosophy, feat. Roxanne Modafferi

This week we're joined by Adam Benayoun!  Adam is a Ryan Hall black belt and is the head instructor at Black Cat Jiu Jitsu in Springfield, Virginia.  Adam's got an upcoming K Guard instructional with BJJ Fanatics, and in this week's episode, he breaks down the core concepts for playing this versatile guard.

Adam's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adambenayoun/

Black Cat Jiu Jitsu:
https://blackcatjiujitsu.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

Mirrored Stances
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/

Overwhelming Force
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/

Solid Frames
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/

Committed Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/

Elbow-Knee Connection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/

Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/

Prioritize Longevity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/

Kuzushi
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/

Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/

Constant and Variable Tension
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/

The Map Is Not the Territory
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/

Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/

Concepts Over Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

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