Ep. 66: The BJJ Mental Models Virtual Academy
We've got a special announcement for you: BJJ Mental Models is proud to announce we are launching the world's first fully virtual online Jiu-Jitsu academy! Achieve black belt excellence in the comfort of your own home. IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patre...
1 Apr 202029min
Ep. 65: Adversity
Sometimes we choose adversity, and sometimes adversity chooses us. Steve and Matt talk about the best mindset for times of crisis. As a community, we'll get through this one together. Mental models discussed in this episode: Growth from Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Return on Investment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/ Defensive Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/ IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your hel...
30 Mars 20201h 21min
Ep. 64: Head Position
IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here: https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/ Show notes: This ...
23 Mars 202054min
We need your help.
IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here: https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/
19 Mars 202010min
Ep. 63: Cults, feat. Rob Biernacki - Part 2
This week, Rob is back to help Steve and Matt discuss the tactics used by cult-like organizations. We discuss why these are dangerous, common objections from cult members, and tactics to combat cult-like behaviour in your organization. For more on the BITE influence continuum: https://freedomofmind.com/influence-continuum/ Why cult tactics are dangerous: The rabbit hole effect: Although belief in cults and conspiracy theories may start small, they lead to escalating and more radical b...
16 Mars 20201h 35min
Ep. 62: Cults, feat. Rob Biernacki - Part 1
This week, Steve and Matt are once again joined by Rob Biernacki to discuss a topic very near and dear to us: cults and the tactics they use. Cults have a long and storied history within the martial arts. This episode gives you the tools you need to identify when you're being exploited by a cult-like organization. Who is vulnerable to recruitment: People seeking securityPeople seeking belongingPeople seeking specialness/unearned superiority.Tactics used by cult-like organizations...
9 Mars 20201h 14min
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 Mars 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 Feb 20201h 2min
