BJJ Mental Models

What better topic for episode #69 than north-south?  Let's talk about the barbecue position.Mental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In crisis, there is opportunity.  Let's talk about entrepreneurship, and why this global pandemic may be the opportunity you need to start your business.Mental models discussed in this episode:Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Race to the Bottomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

As Matt says, you need to learn to be happy for other people.  Let's talk about how a mindset of gratitude destroys the ego and improves your learning.Mental models discussed in this episode:Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Cognitive Dissonancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

We've got a special announcement for you: BJJ Mental Models is proud to announce we are launching the world's first fully virtual online Jiu-Jitsu academy!  Achieve black belt excellence in the comfort of your own home.IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Sometimes we choose adversity, and sometimes adversity chooses us.  Steve and Matt talk about the best mindset for times of crisis.  As a community, we'll get through this one together.Mental models discussed in this episode:Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Show notes:This week, Steve and Matt discuss the importance of head positioning.  We focus on our arms and legs, but the head is an under-utilized weapon and can make all the difference.Mental models discussed in this episode:Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Crossing the Centerhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/Placeholdershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Height Advantagehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/height-advantage/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week, Rob is back to help Steve and Matt discuss the tactics used by cult-like organizations.  We discuss why these are dangerous, common objections from cult members, and tactics to combat cult-like behaviour in your organization.For more on the BITE influence continuum:https://freedomofmind.com/influence-continuum/Why cult tactics are dangerous:The rabbit hole effect: Although belief in cults and conspiracy theories may start small, they lead to escalating and more radical beliefs.Cognitive dissonance: The mind becomes uncomfortable when your actions don't align with your preconceived beliefs.  Once someone starts involvement with a cult, cognitive dissonance can lead people to "rewrite" their beliefs to be deeper entrenched in the cult.Common objections from cult members:“These rituals are for team building.”“I get value out of the cult.”“It’s harmless to play along with these rituals.”“Cult is too strong a term for our organization.”“Our cult is one of the good ones.”Tactics for combating cults:Use of humor, especially with the leaderThe leader isn't afraid to look bad or loseWillingness to challenge the leaderExposure to other groupsCommunal sharing of knowledgeNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are once again joined by Rob Biernacki to discuss a topic very near and dear to us: cults and the tactics they use.  Cults have a long and storied history within the martial arts.  This episode gives you the tools you need to identify when you're being exploited by a cult-like organization.Who is vulnerable to recruitment:People seeking securityPeople seeking belongingPeople seeking specialness/unearned superiority.Tactics used by cult-like organizations to manipulate their members:An initial act of dominionReverence to a mysterious mystical figureSecret knowledgeSeparating you from the rest of your support network and societyHierarchy where questioning authority is prohibited and punishedEscalating requirements of personal contributionOstracizing former membersAggressively protecting the cult’s reputation.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt teach you how to be ALPHA.Mental models discussed in this episode:Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Defend with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Mask your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/