In this week's mini-episode we discuss the 3 joint rule!  It's an essential mental model for understanding how you control your opponent's arms and legs, especially when advancing position or attempting a submission.More resources on the 3 joint rule:BJJ Mental Models Ep. 270: The 3 Joint Rule, feat. Jeff Shawhttps://bjj.plus/270The 3 Joint Rule — BJJMM Databasehttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-ruleGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/