BJJ Mental Models

In the second episode of the instructor series, Steve and Matt discuss Matt's experience opening a gym.  They cover what's involved in making the decision, the qualifications required, targeting your customers, hidden costs, the path to profitability, and affiliation.  A must-listen for anyone interested in moving into Jiu-Jitsu as their full-time career.Mental models discussed in this episode:Habits over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/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

Today marks the first of a new five-part series on BJJ Mental Models: the instructor series!  We're going to cover topics relevant to instructors and gym owners.Today's topic is coaching, and we're going to discuss: going from practitioner to coach, teaching class, one-on-one instruction, coaching children, coaching tournaments, and teaching seminars.Mental models discussed in this episode:Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Respect People, not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Learning Styleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-styles/The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/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

This discussion dives into the challenges of training with larger opponents, emphasizing technique over brute strength. It offers insights on grip control and body positioning for smaller practitioners. Strategies for overcoming reach disadvantages highlight the importance of adaptability and psychological tactics. Key concepts like dictating pace and managing scrambly opponents are also explored, providing listeners with practical approaches to enhance their performance against size discrepancies.

Delve into the strategies for surviving tough positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Explore the significance of alignment, control, and effective escapes from side control and mount. Learn how to create a protective frame using elbow-knee connections while managing pressure and energy. Discover the nuances of joint locks and the importance of testing techniques for practical applications. Gain insights on maintaining composure and tactical advantages that can turn a bad position into an opportunity.

They call it your Jiu-Jitsu journey for a reason.  Steve and Matt explain how to stay healthy and motivated for decades.Mental models discussed in this episode:Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/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

Setbacks in your Jiu-Jitsu journey are inevitable.  This week Steve and Matt discuss the strategies and mental models for dealing with setbacks, including injuries and life changes.Mental models discussed in this episode:Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Meditative Drillinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/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

In the final episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the retention phase, where grapplers make their final attempts to prevent a guard pass.Mental models discussed in this episode:Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Layers of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/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

This discussion dives into the intricacies of the maintenance phase in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guard techniques. Strategies for grip fighting and controlling distance are highlighted for maintaining defensive positions. It explores various guard types and their mechanics, emphasizing knee-elbow connections and body alignment. Advanced concepts include the significance of body tethering and the strategic application of the omoplata. Listeners will learn to adapt techniques against larger opponents while prioritizing guard recovery over relentless submissions.

Introducing the first in a three-part series on the guard!  This week Steve and Matt discuss the engagement phase, where first contact is made and the grip battle is fought.Mental models discussed in this episode:Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Minimize Attack Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Grip Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/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

Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges.  These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once you've lost the grip fight, or engagement phase.Mental models discussed in this episode:Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Defend with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/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