BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined by Justin Su'a!  Justin is the Head of Mental Performance with the Tampa Bay Rays.  In this episode, Justin draws on his world-class experience to discuss how coaches can help their athletes achieve peak performance.Follow Justin on social media:https://www.instagram.com/justinsua/https://twitter.com/Justinsuahttps://www.facebook.com/justin.sua/Books discussed in this episode:Mindset, by Carol Dweckhttps://amzn.to/3IJEXyEFlow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyihttps://amzn.to/3W8v8xsThe Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkinhttps://amzn.to/3XilAkqMental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjm⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we're joined by Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic!  Fresh off winning gold in black belt masters at the 2022 IBJJF Worlds, Lyzz joins us to talk about something she (and all of us, really) battle with: perfectionism.Follow Lyzz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ms_daemonette/Follow Lyzz on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ekfosterMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we’re joined by Jordan Preisinger!  Jordan is a BJJ black belt best known for his YouTube channel, Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu.  In this episode, Jordan shares his thoughts on scrambles, and how to do them safely.Subscribe to Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanTeachesJiujitsuListen to Jordan's podcast, Talk-Jitsu:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1992689Follow Jordan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jordanteachesjiujitsu/Mental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we’re joined by Adam Haidary!  Adam is the co-founder of Effective Fitness Combatives and the creator of the popular Instagram account PolicePosts.  In this episode, Adam shares how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be integrated with law enforcement officer (LEO) training.Effective Fitness Combatives website:https://www.efcombatives.com/Effective Fitness Combatives on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/efcombativesPolicePosts on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/policepostsEffective Fitness Combatives app:https://www.efcombatives.com/appMental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignment:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we’re joined again by Dr. David Ley!  Dr. Ley is a Gracie Barra black belt and a leading psychotherapist in New Mexico.  In this episode, Dr. Ley gives us a primer on cognitive behavioral therapy.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is an effective tool for treating anxiety, depression, and many mental health disorders. It’s also a great tool for general lifestyle and mindset improvement, and in this episode Dr. Ley shares some advice on how CBT can be beneficial to grapplers.Follow Dr. David Ley on Twitter:https://twitter.com/DrDavidLeyContact Dr. Ley through his website:https://www.davidleyphd.com/Books referenced in this episode:Atomic Habits, by James Clear:https://amzn.to/3Bnc8DBDescartes’ Error, by Antonio Damasio:https://amzn.to/3iUTr43Dummies books by Charles H. Elliott:https://amzn.to/3YdzqpkMental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmo⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we're joined by Sheena Osborne!  Sheena is an advanced care paramedic and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.  In this episode, Sheena shares highlights from the stress management program she teaches to her fellow first responders.  It's a great dive into human factors, stress response, and performance in stressful situations.Follow Sheena on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sheena_osborne/Follow Sheena on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sheena.osborne.7Headspace video referenced in the podcast:https://youtu.be/iN6g2mr0p3QMental models discussed in this episode:Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Stress & Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Cognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we're joined again by fan-favorite Robert Degle!  In this episode, Robert brings both his Jiu-Jitsu and philosophy backgrounds to the table to discuss some of the trickier questions around rules and ethics.  What is stalling, and should there be rules against it?  Is it acceptable to apply submissions with the intent to injure your opponent?  And what changes could we make to the Jiu-Jitsu rulesets to be more in line with the spirit of the sport?Robert Degle's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robertdeglebjj/Robert Degle's YouTube:https://youtube.com/@robertdeglebjj7125Get Robert Degle's instructionals:https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

Kabir Bath, a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr. and head instructor at Kaboom BJJ, shares his innovative strategies for youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He discusses building strong foundations in kids' programs, emphasizing life skills like confidence and social interaction. Kabir advocates for game-based learning to engage young practitioners effectively. He also explores techniques for managing tantrums, fostering emotional growth, and transforming negativity into a positive identity through martial arts.

This week we’re joined again by Dr. Rob Gray!  Rob is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the host of the Perception & Action Podcast, and the author of How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills.In this episode, Rob provides an introduction to the material covered in How We Learn to Move.  We have a great conversation about ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, differential learning, and other advancements in modern coaching methodologies.Perception & Action - website & podcast:https://perceptionaction.com/How We Learn to Move, by Dr. Rob Gray:https://amzn.to/3E5tg1oRob’s YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/c/RobGrayASUMental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Differential Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/differential-learning/Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

This week we're joined by Tum Energia!  Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts.  In this episode, Tum explains the concept of psychological safety: a key tactic for building a culture where your students aren't afraid to show vulnerability and ask questions.Follow Tum on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tumenergia/Subscribe to Tum on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/EnergiaMartialArtsCheck out Energia Fightwear:https://energia-martialarts.com/energia-fight-wear/Get Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=tum%20energiaMental models discussed in this episode:Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta