BJJ Mental Models

In this week's mini-episode we discuss blood choke mechanics!  This is the concept behind all chokes we'd classify as "carotid restraints," where compression on the carotid arteries cuts off blood flow to the brain.  We'll discuss the simple "triangle around the head" concept that helps tighten all blood chokes including rear naked chokes, collar chokes, triangle chokes, and head and arm chokes.

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This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider!  Mandy is a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete competing at purple belt out of SOUL FIGHTERS Martial Arts in Allen, Texas.  Mandy just underwent surgery for chronic bursitis in her elbow, and in this week's episode, Mandy shares her experience working around injury in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include the challenges of training through injuries, distinguishing between manageable injuries and those requiring full rest, maintaining mental sharpness and motivation during recovery, and the public perception athletes face regarding injury-related decisions.

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https://www.instagram.com/mandynschneider


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Prioritize Longevity
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Timeframe Paradox
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/
  
  
• Mental Gatekeeping
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/
  
  
• Visualization
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/
  
  
• Defensive Thinking
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/
  
  
• Stress and Recovery
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Training Handicaps
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
  
  
• Self-Competition
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we discuss dominant angles!  The concept of dominant angles is more complicated than "being behind or beside your opponent."  It's more about positioning your body relative to theirs such that their arms, legs, and other weapons can't come into play.

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This week we're joined again by David Figueroa-Martinez!  David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California.  In this episode, David discusses one of the most difficult — but sometimes essential — decisions that many grapplers will face during their journey: the decision to leave their gym.

Follow David on social:
https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099
https://www.threads.net/@dfm.2099

David's website:
https://dfm2099.me/

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https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Prevention Over Cure
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/
  
  
• Loss Aversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/
  
  
• Cognitive Dissonance
  https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  
• Psychological Safety
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode, we discuss countergripping!  There are three ways to counter a grip:

1. breaking the grip (stripping their fingers),
2. inverting the grip (pummeling to make the grip our own), or
3. changing the angle (which can render the grip useless).
   
   

In general, breaking the grip is the least efficient option, changing the angle is the most efficient, and inverting the grip is in between.

Note that we want our grips to be dominant grips, meaning that they give us more control than they give to our opponent.

Listen to our prior mini-episode, "grips dictate position," before this one:
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15489555-mini-ep-13-grips-dictate-position

Read more about countergripping:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/countergripping

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This week we're joined by Tom "TP" Grant!  Tom Grant, also known by the writer's handle TP Grant, is a BJJ black belt under Issac Riggs and an MMA/BJJ writer best known for his work at Bloody Elbow and Bleacher Report.  In this episode, Tom discusses the importance of adapting on the fly.  Techniques are rarely executed exactly as taught; they're usually improvised.

Read History of Jiu-Jitsu, by TP Grant:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/654500-history-of-jiu-jitsu-coming-to-america-and-the-birth-of-the-ufc

Train with Tom at Evolution MMA in Chicago:
https://www.evolutionmmachicago.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• Do What Works
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Windows of Opportunity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Labeling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode, we discuss one of Steve's favorite mental models: grips dictate position!  As the name implies, whoever wins the grip fight in Jiu-Jitsu often dictates the position.  Focus on winning the grip fight before attempting to advance position or secure a submission.

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This week we're joined by Sebastian Brosche!  Sebastian is a BJJ black belt, the founder of the legendary platform Yoga for BJJ.  In this episode, we discuss knowledge organization, effective teaching strategies, curriculum development, standardization, instructor education, and the future of Jiu-Jitsu education.

Follow Sebastian on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yogaforbjj

Join Yoga for BJJ:
https://yogaforbjj.net/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Curse of Knowledge
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/
  
  
• Beginner's Mind
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
  
  
• Making Smaller Circles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
  
  
• Psychological Safety
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
  
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/
  
  
• Rapoport's Rules
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/rapoports-rules/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing the anatomic hierarchy!  The anatomic hierarchy is a simple but powerful mental model that organizes our body into six major tools, from strongest to weakest: our torso, our two legs, our two arms, and our head.  The anatomic hierarchy teaches us that when attacking, we should use as many of our weapons as possible, especially the stronger ones.  And we'll also have better success if we're attacking a weaker part of our opponent's body.

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This week we're joined by Kiaya Jackson!  Kiaya is the founder of SoPro Collective and a Jiu-Jitsu competitor representing Brandon Mccaghren from 10th Planet Decatur.  In this episode, Kiaya explains her unconventional journey into a Jiu-Jitsu career, and shares her playbook for making a living in the sport beyond the usual athlete and coach career paths.

Follow Kiaya on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kiaya.j

SoPro Training — Kiaya's coaching brand:
https://www.soprotraining.com/

SoPro Apparel — Kiaya's apparel brand:
https://soproapparel.com/


Resources discussed in this episode:

Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kagan
https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Loss Aversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
  
  
• 80/20 Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/
  
  
  

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