Mini Ep. 102: Constant and Variable Tension

About this episode

This mini-episode discusses the concepts of constant and variable tension in jiu-jitsu, along with their advantages and disadvantages.

In this mini-episode, we explain constant and variable tension, and the pros and cons of each in jiu-jitsu. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium! The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free: https://bjjmentalmodels.com Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter...

People in this episode

Host: Steve Kwan

Topics covered

• constant tension
• variable tension
• jiu-jitsu mechanics
• pros and cons
• BJJ training

Keywords

• constant tension
• variable tension
• jiu-jitsu
• mechanics
• BJJ training
• audio course
• BJJ Mental Models

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Organizations: BJJ Mental Models, BJJ Mental Models Premium, BJJMM newsletter

Products: Intro to Mechanics audio course

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