Mini Ep. 96: Direct and Proxy Control

In this week's mini-episode, we explain the relationship between direct control and proxy control. Direct control means a dominant grip through immediate contact; proxy control means using something else (like the gi). Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: ⬆️ 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: Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter: Learn more mental models in our online database:

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Mini Ep. 96: Direct and Proxy Control is an episode from BJJ Mental Models by Steve Kwan.

This episode is 8:14 long.

This episode was published on Mar 5, 2026.

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