This week we're joined again by BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete Chris Wojcik! In this episode, Chris breaks down the mechanics and meta relevance of his new signature move, the Woj Lock.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

Ep. 288: Open Guard Leg Entanglements, feat. Chris Wojcik
https://bjj.plus/288


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Breaking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we explain ratchet control, a mental model that fine-tunes rotational submissions, especially the kimura. Ratchet control occurs when you force their limb into an "L" shape and rotate it like an Allen/hex key.

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This week we're joined by Scott Fritzinger! Scott is a BJJ black belt under Dave Camarillo and is the head instructor at Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu Academy Reno. In this episode, Scott discusses "the language of injury," or how our choice of words and delivery can change student behavior and influence the risk of injury in the gym.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Labeling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/
  
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Scientific Method
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  
  

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