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...
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 discu...
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://bjjmenta...
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 ...
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 y...
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://bjjm...
12 Aug 201955min
Ep. 31: Predictable Responses
Action creates reaction. This week Steve and Matt discuss predictable responses, a mental model that helps you understand what your opponent is likely to do and decrease your reaction time. Mental m...
5 Aug 201958min
Ep. 30: Double Trouble
This week Steve and Matt discuss double trouble, a mental model popularized by John Danaher. Mental models discussed in this episode: Double Trouble https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/ Rotat...
29 Juli 201959min
