Flow State Notes

Move between movements without memorizing techniques.

Flow outline

  1. Cowabunga

    • If it shows up, The foundational engagement stance, representing the initial moment of connection where posture, balance, and intent are established before the conflict of grips and stances begins

  2. Kenka Yotsu

    • Key detail: usually the asymmetrical grip fighting configuration, where practitioners set opposing dominant grips, creating a dynamic of off-balance and rotational potential that dictates the available pathways. timing beats strength

  3. Ai Yotsu

    • Key detail: the symmetrical grip fighting configuration, where both practitioners set mirrored grips, leading to a contest of direct pressure, framing, and core engagement to break symmetry. don’t force it

  4. 4 Puntos

    • quick note: a dominant top control position, emphasizing the principle of four points of connection to stabilize and control the opponent's torso, serving as a platform for systematic pressure and submission

  5. Espalda Arriba

    • If it shows up, The back control position, representing the pinnacle of positional hierarchy where control is exerted from behind, focusing on the principles of hooks, seatbelt control, and off-balancing

  6. Espalda Arriba

    • Key detail: the back control position, representing the pinnacle of positional hierarchy where control is exerted from behind, focusing on the principles of hooks, seatbelt control, and off-balancing

  7. Guardia Abierta

    • Often The open guard position, a dynamic ground engagement where the bottom player uses legs and frames to manage distance, disrupt balance, and create opportunities for sweeps and submissions

  8. 100 Kilos

    • From here, if it shows up, a dominant top pinning position, emphasizing the principle of heavy, centralized pressure to control and immobilize the opponent, often serving as a transitional hub to other controls

  9. 4 Puntos

    • From here, a dominant top control position, emphasizing the principle of four points of connection to stabilize and control the opponent's torso, serving as a platform for systematic pressure and submission

  10. 100 Kilos

    • A dominant top pinning position, emphasizing the principle of heavy, centralized pressure to control and immobilize the opponent, often serving as a transitional hub to other controls. Timing beats strength

  11. Knee On Belly

    • Quick note: A dynamic top control position focusing on the principle of mobile, destabilizing pressure, using the knee as a point of control to off-balance and create openings for transitions or attacks

  12. 100 Kilos

    • Once set, a dominant top pinning position, emphasizing the principle of heavy, centralized pressure to control and immobilize the opponent, often serving as a transitional hub to other controls. switch if it stalls

  13. 100 Kilos

    • Key detail: a dominant top pinning position, emphasizing the principle of heavy, centralized pressure to control and immobilize the opponent, often serving as a transitional hub to other controls

  14. 100 Kilos

    • Key detail: a dominant top pinning position, emphasizing the principle of heavy, centralized pressure to control and immobilize the opponent, often serving as a transitional hub to other controls

  15. Knee On Belly

    • A dynamic top control position focusing on the principle of mobile, destabilizing pressure, using the knee as a point of control to off-balance and create openings for transitions or attacks

  16. 100 Kilos

    • A dominant top pinning position, emphasizing the principle of heavy, centralized pressure to control and immobilize the opponent, often serving as a transitional hub to other controls

  17. 100 Kilos

    • A dominant top pinning position, emphasizing the principle of heavy, centralized pressure to control and immobilize the opponent, often serving as a transitional hub to other controls. Don’t force it

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