BJJ Mental Models Ep. 334: Project-Based Gameplanning, feat. Josh Vogel & Dr. Mike Israetel
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Apr 21, 2025 AI Snips
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Specialize and Chain Techniques
- The best jiu-jitsu gameplan involves specializing deeply in a few techniques at every position and seamlessly chaining them.
- This creates fluid sequences that outmatch random athleticism by overwhelming opponents with practiced transitions.
Guide Gameplans Gently
- Guide students gently towards gameplans suited to their body type and personality without forcing any style.
- Let students gravitate naturally by testing and finding success, which maintains motivation and enjoyment.
Unique Games Exploit Meta Gaps
- When popular techniques become meta, strong defenses emerge making them easier to counter.
- Unique, less common games create strategic advantages by confusing opponents less prepared to defend them.