Ep. 394: Position Series: No-Gi Lasso, feat. Rob Biernacki

This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki! Rob is the head instructor of Island Top Team and the mind behind BJJ Concepts. In this episode, Rob breaks down how he built a working no-gi version of the lasso, a position long considered gi-only. Topics include: minding the gap in no-gi grips, the inverted grip, the omoplata as a control system, wedging, and hybrid lasso guards.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:
• Do What Works
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• Grips Dictate Position
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• Prioritize Longevity
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• Mind the Gap
bjjmentalmodels.com/mind-the-gap

• Kinetic Chains
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• Core Mechanics
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• Scientific Method
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