BJJ Mental Models

Episode 200 is a very special milestone, and requires a very special guest: Claudia do Val!

Claudia is a 3x black belt world champion and is considered one of the best of her generation.  If you follow Claudia's story, you probably know she went public two years ago with a very personal and traumatic story.  That trauma, combined with the harassment she's received since, has completely changed her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu.

In this episode, Claudia speaks about what she's experienced over the last two years, how she has lost her passion for what was once her obsession, and how we can improve the sport so others don't have to go through what she went through.

Follow Claudia on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/claudiadovaljj/

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This week we're joined by Shane McCarthy!  Shane is an instructor at Princeton BJJ and a newly minted black belt under Emily Kwok.  In this episode, Shane shares best practices for taking ownership of your Jiu-Jitsu skill development.

Follow Shane on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wakaflakashane/

Listen to Shane's podcast, Tinfoil Mat:
https://anchor.fm/collin-wiemer/

Train with Shane at Princeton BJJ:
https://www.princetonbjj.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Train With Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  
• Constraints-Led Approach
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Learning Modalities
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/

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This week we're joined by Dr. Clayton Green!  Clayton is a board-certified dermatologist, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Rochester, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

This episode is THE definitive resource for skincare and skin issues in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Topics covered include: cleaning the gym, hygiene, staph, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema, acne, sensitive skin, excessive bruising, the ideal skincare routine for grapplers, how to wash your gi, and training with cuts.

Clayton's personal email:
[email protected]

Clayton's work email:
[email protected]

Clayton on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/clayton.b.green.9


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This week we're joined by Roxanne Modafferi!  Roxanne is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, retired UFC fighter, and true women's MMA pioneer.  Known as "The Happy Warrior," Roxanne joins us to discuss the Happy Warrior Philosophy, and how we can stay positive even in the face of adversity and loss.

Follow Roxanne on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/roxyfighter/

Get Roxanne's books:

• Memoirs Of A Happy Warrior
  https://amzn.to/3qCFQ1E
  
  
• Memoirs of a Happy Warrior II: Challenges
  https://amzn.to/3QXoFTM
  
  
• How to be Positive: Mental Training by the Happy Warrior
  https://amzn.to/3BQweal

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  
• Technique Visualization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/
  
  
• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  
• Resulting Fallacy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/
  
  
• Building Your Triggers
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Compartmentalization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Adam Benayoun!  Adam is a Ryan Hall black belt and is the head instructor at Black Cat Jiu Jitsu in Springfield, Virginia.  Adam's got an upcoming K Guard instructional with BJJ Fanatics, and in this week's episode, he breaks down the core concepts for playing this versatile guard.

Adam's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/adambenayoun/

Black Cat Jiu Jitsu:
https://blackcatjiujitsu.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Mirrored Stances
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/
  
  
• Overwhelming Force
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/
  
  
• Solid Frames
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Kuzushi
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/
  
  
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
  
  
• Constant and Variable Tension
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/
  
  
• The Map Is Not the Territory
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/
  
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  

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This week we're joined again by Dominyka Obelenyte!  Dom is a Marcelo Garcia black belt, and a 10x overall world champion, with 4 of those wins at black belt.  Dom is currently recovering from knee surgery, and in this episode she shares her best practices for maximizing the value of your idle time.

Dom's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmom/

Dom's Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/domdabomburmom


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Investing in Loss
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
  
  
• Flow
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Keep Your Identity Small
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Interleaving
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/
  
  
• Transfer of Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/
  
  
• Survivorship Bias
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Darin Conner DeAngelis!  Darin won IBJJF world champions at blue and purple belt, but as a black belt he's decided to step away from his original goal of being a professional competitor.  In this episode, Darin explains to us how re-evaluating his life led him to abandon his goal of being a professional competitor, and what listeners could do if they're experiencing a similar "Jiu-Jitsu existential crisis."

Darin's Instagram:
https://instagram.com/dc_deangelis/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Keep Your Identity Small
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/
  
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Scientific Method
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/
  
  
• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  

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This week we're joined again by Oliver Taza!  Oliver is actually the first guest we ever had on BJJ Mental Models, so it's great to have him back.  Oliver and his team are actively preparing for ADCC, and in this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Oliver generously shares key concepts for standup in an ADCC-like environment.

Oliver’s Instagram:
https://instagram.com/tazagarami/

Oliver's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/oliver.taza.1


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• 3 Joint Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/
  
  
• Kuzushi
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/
  
  
• Opening Salvos
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Momentum
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/momentum/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Intention
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
  
• Asymmetric Warfare
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
  
  
• Crossing the Center
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/
  
  
• Head Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/
  
  
• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  

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This week we're joined again by Mike "Doctor Kickass" Piekarski!  Mike is both a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a physical therapist.  In this episode, Mike provides general guidance on how BJJ athletes can safely return to sport after an injury or layoff.

Mike's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickass/

Mike's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/doctorkickassDPT


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Economy of Motion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
  
  
• Training Handicaps
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Mike Mahaffey!  Mike is a black belt under Chris Haueter, and is a certified Old Bastard.  In this week's episode, Mike breaks down the tenets to "Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu": the old-school style where you give them nothing, minimize movement, and crush them with pressure.

Mike Mahaffey on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/xibalba1972/

Magic BJJ website:
https://magicbjj.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Path of Least Resistance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
  
  
• Economy of Motion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Win Conditions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/
  
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Constant and Variable Tension
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/
  
  
• Static vs. Dynamic Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/
  
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Shifting Platforms
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/
  
  
• Surface Area
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/
  
  

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