About this episode
This mini-episode discusses head position and safety in jiu-jitsu using a 3-point framework.
In this mini-episode, we discuss head position, or how to tell if your head and neck are at risk in jiu-jitsu. We use a 3-point framework to determine if our head is safe: Avoid constriction (be safe from squeezing),Avoid impact (be safe from blunt force trauma), andAvoid broken posture (be safe from neck misalignment). 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 o...
People in this episode
Host: Steve Kwan
Topics covered
- head position
- jiu-jitsu
- safety
- neck alignment
- impact prevention
Keywords
- head position
- jiu-jitsu
- safety
- neck misalignment
- blunt force trauma
Sponsors
BJJ Mental Models
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Organizations: BJJ Mental Models
Products: Intro to Mechanics audio course
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