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BJJ Mental Models

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9 snips
May 30, 2024 • 12min

Mini Ep. 4: Alignment

Martial arts expert Rob Biernacki discusses the concept of alignment in Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing its importance in making smarter grappling decisions faster. He explores how aligning the body and mind simplifies techniques, focusing on base, posture, and structure to excel in disrupting opponents. The episode delves into the significance of prioritizing alignment in Jiu-Jitsu and the importance of quick decision-making based on muscle memory.
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May 27, 2024 • 59min

Ep. 286: Submission Series: Ankle Locks, feat. Lucas Wilhan

Lucas Wilhan, black belt under Bruno Fernandes, discusses ankle locks in BJJ. Topics include evolution of ankle locks, outside ashi position, mastering techniques, and unity in training. Emphasizes modernization, strategic considerations, and risks of weight discrepancies.
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4 snips
May 23, 2024 • 9min

Mini Ep. 3: Structure

Exploring the concept of 'structure' in jiu-jitsu, focusing on limb positioning and effectiveness. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining structural integrity for optimal performance and strength. Discussing the key role of structure in grappling, prioritizing limb strength over memorization for success.
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14 snips
May 20, 2024 • 1h 2min

Ep. 285: Pulling the Trigger, feat. Dr. Jooyoung Lee

Dr. Jooyoung Lee, BJJ black belt and Professor of Sociology, discusses the science behind 'pulling the trigger' in grappling. He explores being more aggressive, handling opponent aggression, and mental models like consistency and visualization. Learn how anxiety can boost performance, mastering techniques for dynamic situations, and the transformative power of Jujitsu in empowering athletes.
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5 snips
May 16, 2024 • 10min

Mini Ep. 2: Posture

Exploring the importance of posture in Jiu-Jitsu, highlighting its impact on defense and offense. Discussion on spinal alignment, manipulating opponent's head and spine for strategic advantage, and the connection between posture, base, and structure for skill enhancement.
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 5min

Ep. 284: Stop Being Nice, feat. Beatrice Jin

Beatrice Jin, coach at Kogaion Academy in Virginia, discusses shedding a passive mindset in grappling, embracing tactical meanness, and mastering the mental game for competition. Topics include body tethering, momentum, abundance mindset, and optimizing performance through outsourcing decision-making.
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6 snips
May 9, 2024 • 12min

Mini Ep. 1: Base

This podcast delves into the key mental model of 'base' in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, exploring its role in alignment theory. Listeners can gain insights on generating force, absorbing force, and enhancing movement and control. The importance of understanding base for excelling in Jiu-Jitsu techniques is emphasized.
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22 snips
May 6, 2024 • 1h 12min

Ep. 283: The Art of the Gameplan, feat. Dominyka Obelenyte

Dominyka Obelenyte, a 4x black belt and 10x overall world champion, discusses mental models for Jiu-Jitsu gameplanning. Topics include unique gameplan approaches, personalized strategies over mimicking others, embracing failure, maximizing training efficiency for competitive athletes, progress in training, and constructing strategic game plans in Jiu Jitsu.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 46sec

BONUS: Get our BJJ Intro to Mechanics course free!

The podcast offers a free online course on body mechanics in Brazilian jujitsu, providing essential mental models for understanding jujitsu movements
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7 snips
Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 3min

Ep. 282: Champions Stay Present, feat. Josh McKinney

Coach Josh McKinney discusses his 'Champions Stay Present' strategy, emphasizing mindfulness for peak performance. Topics include overcoming competition anxiety, embracing authenticity in sports, breath work benefits, pre-competition jitters, and promotion of jujitsu resources.

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