Ep. 395: Take the Slack Out, feat. Jesse Walker

This week, we're joined by Jesse Walker! Jesse is the head coach and co-founder of Rough Hands BJJ in Louisville, Kentucky, and a frequent BJJ Mental Models collaborator. In this episode, Jesse makes the case for loading a joint with tension before you ever start the breaking mechanics, so the finish takes a fraction of the effort. Topics include: adding traction before the break, the order of operations of a joint lock, backing up to retighten a loose position, fixing the much-maligned Americana, and leglock safety through control.

Train with Jesse at Rough Hands BJJ:
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
• Breaking Mechanics
bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics

• 3 Joint Rule
bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule

• Double Trouble
bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble

• Core Mechanics
bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics

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