Ep. 39: Inside Channel Control
This week Steve and Matt discuss inside channel control, also known as inside position. It's a tremendously powerful mental model, especially if your strategy involves leglocks or getting underneath your opponent. Mental models discussed in this episode: Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Dominant Angles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/ Limb Coiling http...
30 Sep 20191h 6min
Ep. 38: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 2
Steve and Matt continue sharing your stories on Jiu-Jitsu and mental health. This week we share some very raw and personal stories about depression, PTSD, coping with loss, and suicidal thoughts. This episode does get heavy at times. We thank our listeners for sharing these stories, which couldn't have been easy. Note that we advocate Jiu-Jitsu as a SUPPLEMENT to therapy, NOT a replacement. If you need help - and we all do at times - please seek out professional and m...
23 Sep 20191h 15min
Ep. 37: Jiu-Jitsu as Therapy - Part 1
How much benefit does Jiu-Jitsu really have for your mental health? We all know exercise is beneficial, but is there something special about Jiu-Jitsu? Matt and I decided to find out. In Part 1, we discuss confidence, addiction, and expert advice. 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/...
16 Sep 201956min
Ep. 36: De-escalation
Jiu-Jitsu isn't about fighting; it's about making your opponent stop fighting. In this week's episode we discuss strategies for de-escalation, both in Jiu-Jitsu and in real life. Mental models discussed in this episode: Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Position over Submission h...
9 Sep 20191h 14min
Ep. 35: Respect your Opponent
Respect your opponent, always. This week Steve and Matt discuss the different types of respect and why it's important. Mental models discussed in this episode: Respect your Opponent https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-your-opponent/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Raise the Level in the Room https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/ Rapoport's Rules https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rapoports-rules/ Growth from Discomfort https://bjjmentalm...
2 Sep 20191h
Ep. 34: Funneling
Funneling, as coined by Nelson Puentes from Inverted Gear, is the strategy of forcing your opponent into areas where you are comfortable and experienced. It's key to high-level gameplanning. Mental models discussed in this episode: Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Myopia htt...
26 Aug 201959min
Ep. 33: Idea Communism vs Idea Capitalism
Don't worry, this one's not about politics! Today we discuss the pros and cons of Robert K. Merton's idea communism philosophy. The core question answered in this episode is: when should you share your ideas freely, and when should you use them for profit? Mental models discussed in this episode: Idea Communism & Idea Capitalism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Race to the Bottom https://bjjmentalmo...
19 Aug 20191h 5min
Ep. 32: Body Tethering
Be an anchor, not a tetherball. This week Steve and Matt discuss when you should and shouldn't tether your body to your opponent. Mental models discussed in this episode: Body Tethering https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/ Alignment over Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/We maintain an online database of the mental models g...
12 Aug 201955min
