BJJ Mental Models

As the great mathematician Carl Jacobi said, "invert, always invert."  This week Steve and Matt discuss inversion, not just as a strategy for Jiu-Jitsu but also as a strategy for breaking out of your thought patterns.Mental models discussed in this episode:Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/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 discuss inside channel control, also known as inside position.  It's a tremendously powerful mental model, especially if your strategy involves leglocks or getting underneath your opponent.Mental models discussed in this episode:Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/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/

Steve and Matt continue sharing your stories on Jiu-Jitsu and mental health.  This week we share some very raw and personal stories about depression, PTSD, coping with loss, and suicidal thoughts.  This episode does get heavy at times.  We thank our listeners for sharing these stories, which couldn't have been easy.Note that we advocate Jiu-Jitsu as a SUPPLEMENT to therapy, NOT a replacement.  If you need help - and we all do at times - please seek out professional and medical expertise.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/

How much benefit does Jiu-Jitsu really have for your mental health?  We all know exercise is beneficial, but is there something special about Jiu-Jitsu?  Matt and I decided to find out.  In Part 1, we discuss confidence, addiction, and expert advice.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/

Jiu-Jitsu isn't about fighting; it's about making your opponent stop fighting.  In this week's episode we discuss strategies for de-escalation, both in Jiu-Jitsu and in real life.Mental models discussed in this episode:Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Position over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Rotational Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Respect your opponent, always.  This week Steve and Matt discuss the different types of respect and why it's important.Mental models discussed in this episode:Respect your Opponenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-your-opponent/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Rapoport's Ruleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rapoports-rules/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Discover the concept of funneling, a strategy for directing fights toward your strengths in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The discussion emphasizes the importance of adapting techniques based on personal experiences and training styles. Safety is prioritized when navigating serious injuries, urging listeners to seek professional advice. Holistic approaches to pain management, including physiotherapy over chiropractic care, are advocated. The benefits of CBD for inflammation are also explored, alongside a call for community engagement and interaction.

Don't worry, this one's not about politics!  Today we discuss the pros and cons of Robert K. Merton's idea communism philosophy.  The core question answered in this episode is: when should you share your ideas freely, and when should you use them for profit?Mental models discussed in this episode:Idea Communism & Idea Capitalismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Race to the Bottomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Be an anchor, not a tetherball.  This week Steve and Matt discuss when you should and shouldn't tether your body to your opponent.Mental models discussed in this episode:Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Alignment over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Action creates reaction.  This week Steve and Matt discuss predictable responses, a mental model that helps you understand what your opponent is likely to do and decrease your reaction time.Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/