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The principles behind the positions.

36 of 130+ principles in the Grapla knowledge graph — the highest-priority concepts that govern every position, transition, and submission.

Leverage

10 elements
Leverage Beats Strength
10 elements
Mechanical Advantage
10 elements
Structure Over Strength
10 elements
Fulcrum Placement
10 elements
Legs Beat Arms
10 elements
Two on One

Control

10 elements
Position Before Submission
10 elements
Control Before Attack
10 elements
Control Hips, Control Person
10 elements
Connection Before Direction
10 elements
Constant Pressure
10 elements
Wedge Principle

Positioning

10 elements
Base and Structure
10 elements
Dominant Position
10 elements
Weight Distribution
10 elements
Inside Position
10 elements
Spinal Alignment
10 elements
Guard Retention

Defence

10 elements
Use Frames to Escape
10 elements
Create Space
10 elements
Protect Your Neck
10 elements
Stay Calm Under Pressure
10 elements
Grip Fighting
10 elements
Never Go Flat

Movement

10 elements
Hip Mobility
10 elements
Chain Attacks
10 elements
Angle Creation
10 elements
Pendulum Motion
10 elements
Push-Pull Principle
10 elements
Transitional Movement

Mental

10 elements
Urgent Defence
10 elements
Immediate Threat
10 elements
Action-Reaction
10 elements
Timing Over Speed
10 elements
Economy of Motion
10 elements
Risk Assessment

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