How do you think about technique, rolling? Ramblings of a purple belt... I tend to think of BJJ as a few end points, a choke, a hyper extended limb or an over rotated limb. Every submission is some variation of one or more of those where one body part or piece of clothing is swapped out for another or there is a change in orientation. An ezequiel choke is basically a rear naked choke from the front using fabric instead of an elbow pocket. Rolling is the process where you go from a starting point to an end point by selecting different paths to your end point. If you can identify impediments to your path then all you need to learn is how to remove them. Impediments - no limb is extended, - something is blocking progression like a grip, a limb, or weight, - being out of position for the end point in question. Any technique that is learned should have multiple applications in the removal an impediment or securing the end point.…