In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of alignment! Alignment is Rob Biernacki's simplified concept for understanding Jiu-Jitsu and making smarter grappling decisions faster. This episode builds on the last three mini-episodes about base, posture, and structure.

Further study:

BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment
https://bjj.plus/1

BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
https://bjj.plus/50

Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki (exclusively on BJJMM Premium)
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

BJJ Concepts:
https://bjjconcepts.net/

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This week we're joined by Lucas Wilhan! Lucas is a black belt under Bruno Fernandes and is the head instructor at Lapel Arts in Vancouver, BC, Canada. In this episode, Lucas joins us to break down concepts behind the ankle lock, and to discuss modern innovations and variants around this submission.

Follow Lucas, Pauline, and Lapel Arts on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lucaswilhan
https://www.instagram.com/paulibak
https://www.instagram.com/lapelarts

Check out Lucas' instructional on Teachable:
https://lapelartsonline-s-school.teachable.com/

Train with Lucas at Lapel Arts:
https://www.lapelarts.ca/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Breaking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/
  
  
• Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  

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If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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Music by Enterprize:
https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of structure! Structure means the ability to effectively utilize your limbs. This episode builds on the last two mini-episodes about base and posture.

Further study:

BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment
https://bjj.plus/1

BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
https://bjj.plus/50

Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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