BJJ Mental Models

Just a heads up that this episode has almost nothing to do with Jiu-Jitsu, so if you want to skip it, I don't blame you.  🤣

In this bonus episode, philosophy enthusiast and grappling luminary Robert Degle joins us to make an in-depth defense of the Star Wars prequels.  Robert makes the case that the Star Wars prequels are better than you remember, and may in fact be legitimately good movies.

Robert's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/robertdeglebjj/

Robert Degle BJJ Online:
https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/

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This week, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a very raw and transparent conversation.  For those not aware, Andrew recently experienced a manic episode and was diagnosed with dissociative disorder.  He also recently launched the Gym Rat program, a charitable organization focused on sponsoring athletes in need.  In this episode, Andrew talks extensively about his experiences with mania and dissociative disorder, the Gym Rat program, and how the community can make BJJ a better sport.

As a full disclaimer: this episode is not intended as medical advice, and the description of mental health disorders in this episode may not be scientifically accurate.  Please interpret this episode as Andrew's personal story and experience, and not a clinically accurate description of mania and dissociative disorder.  If you believe you are experiencing a mental health disorder, please do what Andrew did and seek the guidance of a medical professional.

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This week we're joined again by Lachlan Giles!  Lachlan introduces the hybrid reverse classroom model that he uses for his online Jiu-Jitsu instructional platform, SUBMETA.

Sign up for SUBMETA here:
https://submeta.io/want


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Double Down on Strengths
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
  

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This week we're joined again by Robert Degle!  Robert joins us for a thought piece where we question one of the biggest assumptions in Jiu-Jitsu: what does it mean for a technique to be "high percentage?"  And are we defining this correctly?

Robert Degle's Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/RobertDegleBJJ


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Do What Works
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
  
  
• Win Conditions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/
  
  
• Resulting Fallacy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
  
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Train With Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Seph Smith!  Seph is a black belt under Ryan Hall and is the head instructor at Upstream BJJ.  Seph joins us to talk about the concepts behind one of his favorite submissions: the arm triangle.

Seph's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sephwillkillyou/

Seph's email:
[email protected]

Arm Triangle Details with Seph Smith:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOXwqVePsY

Ryan Hall Online:
https://ryanhallonline.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Single vs. Double Lever Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/
  
  
• Choking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Center of Gravity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Surface Area
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Defend With Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
  
  
• Crossing the Center
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Dr. Matteo Capodaglio!  Matteo is the founder of Capo Nutrition, and is the "nutritionist to the stars" for BJJ athletes such as Mikey Musumeci and Margot Ciccarelli.  In this episode, Matteo provides a brief primer on nutrition for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as some mythbusting on common nutrition misconceptions.

Matteo’s Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/drcapodaglio


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  

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This week, we're joined by "The Raspberry Ape," Daniel Strauss!  Daniel is a black belt under Roger Gracie and is the host of The Raspberry Ape Podcast.  In this episode, Daniel breaks down the concepts behind one of his favorite submissions, and arguably one of the best overall submissions in all of Jiu-Jitsu: the guillotine choke.

Daniel's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/raspberry_ape/

Daniel's website:
https://raspberryape.com/

The Raspberry Ape Podcast:
https://soundcloud.com/theraspberryapepodcast/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
  
  
• Single vs. Double Lever Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/
  
  
• Choking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Critical Control Points
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/
  
  
• Surface Area
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Nick Purler!  Nick is the head coach at Purler Wrestling Academy.  In this episode, Nick brings his wealth of wrestling and coaching knowledge to the podcast, discussing topics such as: structuring a curriculum, cultivating a gameplan, the coach/student relationship, and introducing wrestling into your BJJ game.

Purler Wrestling's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/purlerwrestling/

Purler Wrestling Academy:
https://purlerwrestling.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Tokui Waza
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/
  
  
• 80/20 Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Double Down on Strengths
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/
  
  
• Table Selection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/
  
  
• Growth From Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  

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This week we're joined by Lucius Tirey IV!  Lucius is the strength & conditioning coach for Rafael Lovato Jr. and Xande Ribeiro.  In this episode, Lucius discusses how he builds and executes strength & conditioning programs for elite-level BJJ athletes.

Lucius' Instagram:
https://instagram.com/greenstrengthiv/

Lucius' website:
https://greenstrengthhq.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Intention
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Kaizen
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
  
  

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In this very special episode, we're joined by Jiu-Jitsu podcaster and transcendental scholar Sonny Brown.  Sonny joins us to break down the most powerful mental model of them all: the Law of Attraction.


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Law of Attraction
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-attraction/
  
  

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