BJJ Mental Models Ep. 285: Pulling the Trigger, feat. Dr. Jooyoung Lee
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May 20, 2024 
Dr. Jooyoung Lee, BJJ black belt and Professor of Sociology, discusses the science behind 'pulling the trigger' in grappling. He explores being more aggressive, handling opponent aggression, and mental models like consistency and visualization. Learn how anxiety can boost performance, mastering techniques for dynamic situations, and the transformative power of Jujitsu in empowering athletes.
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Micro-Sociology Focus
- Micro-sociology studies face-to-face interactions, the building blocks of society.
- Meanings are constantly negotiated, not set, in interactions.
Confrontational Tension
- Randall Collins' book Violence argues most people are bad at violence due to anxiety.
- We're not naturally violent; fear and tension hinder effective violence.
Perceived Aggression
- Steve Plon was flustered by a grappler's perceived aggression, hindering his performance.
- He realized his perception, not intent, caused the issue, highlighting the impact of perceived threat.