Principle 18: Depletion (The 32 Principles of Jiu-Jitsu)

Principle 18: Depletion

Draining your opponent’s physical and mental energy using targeted actions and connections.

In a fight, the rate of energy depletion is often the key deciding factor in determining who will win and who will lose. Consequently, your main objective should always be to burn energy at a slower rate than your opponent, and there are two ways to accomplish this: 1) invest in techniques that burn less of your energy, 2) invest in techniques that burn more your opponent’s energy. Once mastered, the Depletion Principle can be applied from every position in the fight (offensive and defensive) to drain your opponent’s energy and break their spirit, one frustrating connection at a time.

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