Ep. 208: Playing Within the Rules, feat. Robert Degle

This week, Steve and Matt discuss systems thinking for Jiu-Jitsu. Organizing ideas into systems is one of the best ways to truly understand any difficult discipline. Mental models discussed in this episode: Making Smaller Circles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Form to Leave Form https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/ Alignment over Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-ove...

25 Marras 20191h 2min

When you get greedy, you make mistakes...and if you want to win, avoiding mistakes is key. This week Steve and Matt discuss frugality as a strategy for Jiu-Jitsu. Mental models discussed in this episode: Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Plus, Minus, Equals https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ Raise the Level in the Room https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predic...

18 Marras 20191h 3min

This week Steve and Matt discuss how some techniques require a greater level of commitment than others. We discuss commitment both as a strategy and a method for preventing injury. Mental models discussed in this episode: Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ Body Tethering https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tether...

11 Marras 20191h 19min

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: ht...

4 Marras 20191h 2min

This week Steve and Matt weigh in on the age-old debate between sport and self-defense BJJ. 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://faceb...

28 Loka 20191h 7min

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 merc...

21 Loka 20191h 18min

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 Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Grow...

14 Loka 20191h 1min

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: Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/ Path of Least Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Myopia https://bjjmentalmode...

7 Loka 20191h 14min