Mini Ep. 110: Mind the Gap

Mini Ep. 110: Mind the Gap

From BJJ Mental Models by Steve Kwan

June 11, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

This mini-episode discusses the no-gi gripping concept known as 'mind the gap' in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

In this mini-episode, we discuss "mind the gap:" a no-gi gripping concept that prevents your opponent from pulling or circling their hand free. 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...

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Host: Steve Kwan

Topics covered

  • no-gi gripping
  • jiu-jitsu
  • BJJ techniques
  • mind the gap
  • gripping concepts

Keywords

  • BJJ
  • no-gi
  • gripping
  • jiu-jitsu
  • techniques
  • mind the gap
  • audio course

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Organizations: BJJ Mental Models

Products: Intro to Mechanics audio course, BJJ Mental Models Premium

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