BJJ Mental Models

Steve & Matt discuss Joe Peters' upcoming lawsuit against Marcus Soares.  Joe is suing Marcus due to injuries sustained competing in his tournament.  The results of this lawsuit could have broad ramifications to future Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.Article about the lawsuit:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jiu-jitsu-waivers-1.5042941Court filing:https://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/19/01/2019BCSC0189cor1.htmWe 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

We've learned a lot since episode one.  Steve and Matt issue some very important corrections to prior episodes.  Listen and learn, this episode is 100% TRUTH.We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt do a deep dive into Josh Waitzkin's book, the Art of Learning.Mental models discussed in this episode:Respect People, not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/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

Explore the importance of a healthy mindset in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, focusing on self-competition and the value of supportive training partners. Discover how a growth mindset can enhance learning and foster trust among practitioners. Delve into the essential qualities of effective instructors and the dual role they play in nurturing student development. Learn about the interplay of competition and community, emphasizing enjoyment and personal growth over immediate results. Lastly, master psychological strategies to stay calm and focused under pressure.

We all hit plateaus eventually.  Steve & Matt discuss mental models for breaking through them.Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Habits over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/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

How do you remember all the information you receive during your training?  Steve & Matt explore techniques and mental models for retaining knowledge.Mental models discussed in this episode:Spaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/Learning Styleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-styles/Mnemonicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/Naming Conceptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Meditative Drillinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Principles over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/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 & Matt explore techniques to increase learning efficiency.Mental models discussed in this episode:Principles over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/Naming Conceptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/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 & Matt discuss the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness.  One of the quickest ways to make a rapid improvement to your game is to develop awareness of your mind and body.Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/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 & Matt discuss best practices for gym culture, etiquette, and how to be a positive ambassador in the BJJ community.Mental models discussed in this episode:The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/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 & Matt explain how to effectively finish submissions.Mental models discussed in this episode:Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Rotational Control / Ratchet Effecthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Isolate a Single Targethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/isolate-a-single-target/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