Mini Ep. 19: Crank Mechanics
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In this week's mini-episode we discuss crank mechanics! Cranks are submissions that attack the cervical spine (the neck). We discuss the ethics of cranks, how to engage with them safely, and their relevance to rulesets. Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-...
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