Ep. 61: Creating Opportunities
This week, Steve and Matt teach you how to be ALPHA. Mental models discussed in this episode: Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Dominant Angles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/ Defend with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Mask your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ ...
2 Maalis 20201h 19min
Ep. 60: Identifying Opportunities
This week, Steve and Matt talk about how to identify and exploit opportunities. Mental models discussed in this episode: Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Train with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Kaizen https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-respo...
24 Helmi 20201h 2min
Ep. 59: Passivity
This week, Steve and Matt talk about passivity. I mean, if it's okay with you. If not, we can talk about something else. Mental models discussed in this episode: Growth from Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Path of Least Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Defensive Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/ Train with Purpose https://bjjment...
17 Helmi 20201h 12min
Ep. 58: The Gracies
It's history lesson time! This week Steve and Matt dive into the hemarkable story of the first family of Jiu-Jitsu. 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 update...
10 Helmi 202052min
Ep. 57: Direct vs. Proxy Control
To grab a dude, or to grab a dude by his clothing? This week, Steve and Matt discuss direct versus proxy control. Mental models discussed in this episode: Direct vs. Proxy Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/ Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Anatomic Hierarchy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/ Inside C...
3 Helmi 20201h 3min
Ep. 56: Promotions
This week, Steve and Matt explain why you don't deserve that blue belt. 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/bjjmentalmod...
27 Tammi 20201h 7min
Ep. 55: Passing Guard
How have we not covered this topic yet? In this week's episode, Steve and Matt discuss the principles behind guard passing. Mental models discussed in this episode: Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Direct vs. Proxy Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/ Funneling https://bjjmentalmod...
20 Tammi 20201h 9min
Ep. 54: The Modern Competitive Landscape, feat. Oliver Taza
Oliver Taza is back! Matt and Oliver discuss Oliver's performance at No Gi Worlds, gym ownership, tournament strategy, and today's competitors. 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 lat...
13 Tammi 20201h 3min
