About this episode
This mini-episode discusses the concept of 'cracking the whip' as an external cue for understanding tension and slack in jiu-jitsu.
In this mini-episode, we discuss "cracking the whip:" an external cue for better understanding the relationship between tension and slack 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 Mode...
People in this episode
Host: Steve Kwan
Topics covered
- jiu-jitsu
- tension and slack
- external cues
- mechanics
- training techniques
Keywords
- cracking the whip
- jiu-jitsu
- tension
- slack
- mechanics
- training
- audio course
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BJJ Mental Models
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Organizations: BJJ Mental Models
Products: Intro to Mechanics audio course
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