BJJ Mental Models Ep. 283: The Art of the Gameplan, feat. Dominyka Obelenyte
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May 6, 2024 
Dominyka Obelenyte, a 4x black belt and 10x overall world champion, discusses mental models for Jiu-Jitsu gameplanning. Topics include unique gameplan approaches, personalized strategies over mimicking others, embracing failure, maximizing training efficiency for competitive athletes, progress in training, and constructing strategic game plans in Jiu Jitsu.
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Invert Your Thinking
- Invert your Jiu-Jitsu thinking; instead of collecting moves, define your objectives first.
- Work backward to determine how techniques can help you achieve those goals.
Individuality over Meta
- Replicating top-level competitors' games might not be effective because you are not them.
- Find your own strengths and develop a unique style that suits your body and preferences.
Mimicking Marcelo
- Dominyka observed many people at Marcelo Garcia's academy trying to copy his style unsuccessfully.
- She emphasizes developing an unorthodox game that leverages individual strengths and confuses opponents.