Brazilian Jiu JItsu, eh?

Remove all options for your opponent to post against a given direction, and move your opponent there. This is why you trap an arm and a leg for the bridge-and-roll mount escape This is why you trap an arm for scissor sweep, hip bump sweep, etc. This is exactly how foot trips work- you shift your opponent's weight balance onto one foot, and then hook/swipe the said posting foot while you continue driving your opponent that way. Turn your opponent's response against them. Often, in the attempt to defend your foot sweeps, your opponent will inadvertently shift their weight onto the other foot. This is great, quickly swipe the other foot. If you like big forward-hurling throws but your opponent is bending backwards to resist, no problem, this is ripe for a takedown or throw that sends them backwards! If you and your opponent are tied up together and your opponent is suddenly charging in forward, no problem! Help them right along, and use a takedown or throw that invol...

When visualizing a movement, I find it very helpful to also visualize how the opponent's body will move as a consequence of the technique. Nooo, I am not saying that you need to visualize your opponent tapping out with their face bunched up in agony (although if this motivates you, go right ahead, you sadistic shit 😝 ).