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Ep. 306: Tactics for Jiu-Jitsu Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse

BJJ Mental Models

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Jiu-Jitsu and Mental Health: Navigating Anxiety

This chapter examines the complex relationship between jiu-jitsu and mental health, specifically addressing its effects on anxiety management for both competitors and hobbyists. It emphasizes the sport's benefits in fostering community and exercise while cautioning against viewing it as a substitute for professional therapy. The discussion includes personal experiences and strategies like visualization and cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals cope with competition-related anxiety.

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