BJJ Mental Models Ep. 374: How to Study BJJ, feat. Jake O'Driscoll
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Jan 26, 2026 Jake O'Driscoll, BJJ black belt and coach from Perth who mentors elite competitors. He breaks down deliberate study: practical note-taking, video review, effortful retrieval and tailoring methods to personality. Conversations cover filtering signal from noise, using training footage to sharpen decision-making, and how to structure individualized tape study.
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Make Studying A Training Session
- Take notes and do video review after sessions; choose a method that fits your personality.
- Treat studying like a training session and make it a regular habit rather than optional.
Match Study To Your Attention Span
- Tailor study length to attention span; even ten focused minutes is valuable.
- Use timers and treat short study bursts as mini training sessions.
Use Effortful Retrieval To Learn
- Effortful retrieval (active recall) cements techniques far better than passive watching.
- Create derivative works (notes, summaries) to force your brain to retrieve and internalize content.