BJJ Mental Models

Ep. 149: Beating Up Young People, feat. Karel "The Silver Fox" Pravec

Oct 25, 2021

59:21

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Winning in the Gym Is a Good Thing

04:40

How Long Does It Take to Get a Blue Belt?

05:03

The Crazy Thing About Jujitsu Is That It Does Actually Work

04:11

Introduction

2min

How to Deal With These Damned Young People?

4min

The Crazy Thing About Jujitsu Is That It Does Actually Work

4min

How Long Does It Take to Get a Blue Belt?

5min

When I Hit a Slush, I'm Going to Have a Big Breakthrough Moment, Right?

2min

Jujitsu - Is There a Difference Between the Young and the Young?

5min

The Difference Between Speed and Fluidity in Jujitsu

4min

Jujitsu

2min

Are You Preventing Injuries When You Train With a White Belt?

3min

10.

Can I Train With You?

3min

11.

I've Sparred With People Who Have Never Sparred Before in Tujitsu, and They Just Start Doing Weird Stuff

2min

12.

The Misalignment of Expectations

3min

13.

The Importance of Communication in Training and Relationships

3min

14.

Black Belts, You Know, You Can Trust Them to Do the Right Thing

3min

15.

Do Black Belts Have Spasy Experience Levels?

3min

16.

Do You Think Diversity of Experience Is Helpful When You're Fighting Against a Younger Person?

5min

17.

Winning in the Gym Is a Good Thing

5min

18.

Silver Fog, B J J, J in Google, Hal Everything.

2min

This week, we're joined by Karel "The Silver Fox" Pravec! Karel shares his strategies for sparring with younger opponents, and the importance of thinking long-term.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Habits Over Results
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
Dictate the Pace
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
Technique Chaining
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
Dominant Angles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/
Economy of Motion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
Myopia
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
Path of Least Resistance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
Prioritize Longevity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
Plus, Minus, Equals
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/
Defense Paradox
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/

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