BJJ Mental Models

This week Steve and Matt discuss rulesets in Jiu-Jitsu.  We talk about specific examples such as IBJJF and ADCC, as well as strategies for optimizing your gameplan under a specific ruleset.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/⚠️ 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 episode dives into the ongoing debate between sport jiu-jitsu and self-defense techniques. The hosts humorously contrast their early training struggles with today’s resources. They emphasize the unpredictability of real-life altercations and the effectiveness of the Gracie self-defense system. Discussions include the pros and cons of grappling dummies versus training partners, the realities of street fights, and the importance of adapting techniques for personal growth. Finally, they critique common misconceptions and highlight the need for realistic training environments.

This week we were privileged to speak to Oliver Taza from the Danaher Death Squad.  Oliver shares his thoughts on competing at the highest levels, PEDs, and training with the Danaher Death Squad.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/⚠️ 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

You'd be surprised how often we're asked to cover this topic.  Well, we're finally going to do it.  This week Steve and Matt discuss how to shut down a much smaller opponent.Mental models discussed in this episode:Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Isolate a Single Targethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/isolate-a-single-target/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/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/⚠️ 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

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/⚠️ 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 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/⚠️ 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

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/⚠️ 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

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/⚠️ 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

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/⚠️ 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

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/⚠️ 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