Ep. 16: Guard Series: Engagement Phase
Introducing the first in a three-part series on the guard! This week Steve and Matt discuss the engagement phase, where first contact is made and the grip battle is fought. Mental models discussed in this episode: Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Train with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Mi...
22 Apr 20191h 9min
Ep. 15: Force Vectors & Leading Edges
Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges. These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once you've lost the grip fight, or engagement phase. Mental models discussed in this episode: Force Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/ Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/ Solid Frames https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.c...
15 Apr 20191h 9min
Ep. 14: Joe Peters v Marcus Soares
Steve & Matt discuss Joe Peters' upcoming lawsuit against Marcus Soares. Joe is suing Marcus due to injuries sustained competing in his tournament. The results of this lawsuit could have broad ramifications to future Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. Article about the lawsuit: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jiu-jitsu-waivers-1.5042941 Court filing: https://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/19/01/2019BCSC0189cor1.htm We maintain an online database of the mental models go...
8 Apr 201940min
Ep. 13: Some corrections...
We've learned a lot since episode one. Steve and Matt issue some very important corrections to prior episodes. Listen and learn, this episode is 100% TRUTH. We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
1 Apr 201940min
Ep. 12: The Art of Learning
Steve & Matt do a deep dive into Josh Waitzkin's book, the Art of Learning. Mental models discussed in this episode: Respect People, not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/ Growth Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Extreme Ownership https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Flow https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/ Investin...
25 Mars 20191h 13min
Ep. 11: Mindset
Regardless of your goals, managing mindset is one of the most important aspects of the mental game. Steve & Matt discuss what makes a healthy mindset. Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Golden Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/ Growth from Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Habits over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Extreme Ownership https://bjjm...
18 Mars 20191h 13min
Ep. 10: Overcoming Plateaus
We all hit plateaus eventually. Steve & Matt discuss mental models for breaking through them. Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Plus, Minus, Equals https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Train with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Kaizen https://bjjm...
11 Mars 20191h 10min
Ep. 9: Retaining Knowledge
How do you remember all the information you receive during your training? Steve & Matt explore techniques and mental models for retaining knowledge. Mental models discussed in this episode: Spaced Repetition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/ Learning Styles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-styles/ Mnemonics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/ Naming Concepts https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/ Meditative Drilling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditati...
4 Mars 20191h 2min
