BJJ Mental Models Ep. 94: The Champion's Mindset, feat. Travis Stevens
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Oct 12, 2020 This week, renowned judo expert and three-time U.S. Olympian Travis Stevens discusses the champion's mindset and its pivotal role in competition. He emphasizes the interplay of judo and jiu-jitsu, sharing the concept of the 'oh shit meter' for grapplers. Strategies for managing competition nerves are explored, along with the necessity of mental resilience during injuries. Travis also highlights the importance of community support, personal growth, and the balance between hard work and passion in achieving elite performance.
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Prioritize Winning Over Style
- Focus on winning and results over aesthetics and what others think of your style.
- Use effective, sometimes basic techniques to get wins instead of showing off.
Social Media Creates False Expectations
- Social media highlights skew perceptions, making people expect perfect technique every time.
- Real competition involves exploiting rare openings and adapting to resistant opponents.
Don't Overvalue Audience Judgment
- Recognize that no one deeply cares about your competitive wins or losses long term.
- Keep competition results in perspective to reduce stress and improve mental toughness.