BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined again by Livia Giles!  Livia's expecting, and will be adding motherhood to her long list of achievements!  In this episode, we discuss Livia's experience with pregnancy, and how she balances being an expecting mother with the lifestyle of an elite-level BJJ black belt and coach.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Train With Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  
• Prevention Over Cure
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/
  
  
• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Short-term/Long-term Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/
  
  
• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  

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This week, we're joined by the living legend, Rafael Lovato Jr.!  Rafael introduces his philosophy of Timeless Jiu-Jitsu, which he used to become one of the greatest champions of his generation.

Rafael talks about being a forever student, teaching to learn, finding your why, leading from the front, competition, finding mentors, positivity, mindfulness, and investing in yourself.

NOTE: Apologies for the background noise in this episode.  We tried to clean it up.

Lovato’s Timeless Jiu-Jitsu Group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/timelessjj

The official Timeless Jiu-Jitsu website:
https://www.timelessjiujitsu.com/

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Beginner's Mind
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
  
  
• Growth From Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  
• Teach to Learn
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/
  
  
• First Principles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/
  
  
• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Transfer of Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  

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This week, Matt and Steve talk about ratchet control: a powerful mental model for using limb rotation to break alignment.

There are two directions of ratchet control:

1. Internal rotation: Kimuras, heel hooks, reaps
2. External rotation: Americanas, knee flares.

While both are effective, internal rotation normally breaks alignment more than external rotation.  Internal rotation also offers a path to the back.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Ratchet Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Breaking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  

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This week, we're joined by Mike "Doctor Kickass" Piekarski!  Mike is a black belt and Doctor of Physical Therapy.  We discuss tactics for injury rehab and dispel some of the common myths.

Check out Mike Piekarski at http://doctorkickass.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/

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This week, we're joined by Marcus Aurelius Anderson!  Marcus is a performance coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of "The Gift of Adversity."  He joins us to discuss the 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto principle, and how its rigorous application can focus and change your life.

In this episode, Marcus suggests these three steps for clarifying your priorities:

1. Create a "power list" of 2-3 objectives for the day.
2. Ask yourself: is what I’m doing right now getting me closer or further away from my goal?
3. Be present and intentional.

Check out Marcus' book, TEDx talk, and podcast at:
https://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• 80/20 Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/
  
  
• Tokui Waza
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Path of Least Resistance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
  
  
• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Systematic Abandonment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment/
  
  
• Teach to Learn
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/
  
  
• Growth From Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/

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This week, Steve is joined by psychotherapist and executive coach David Zeitler.  David explains his process for coaching as he learned under Robert Kegan.  We discuss Robert Kegan's framework for adult development, the self-authoring mindset, world-class performance, what makes someone coachable, what makes a good coach, resistance to help, the difference between coaches/mentors/advisors, and finding a coach.

David Zeitler's website:
Zeitler Executive Dynamix
https://mindfulness.coach/

David's book recommendation:
In Over Our Heads, by Robert Kegan
https://www.amazon.com/Over-Our-Heads-Mental-Demands/dp/0674445880

David's recommendation for finding coaches like him:
Minds at Work: Change Leadership Coaching for Immunity to Change
https://mindsatwork.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Systematic Abandonment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
  
  
• Investing in Loss
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
  
  
• Flow
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Shuhari
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/
  
  
• First Principles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/
  
  
• The Golden Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/
  
  
• Respect People, Not Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
  
  
• The 80/20 Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/

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This week, Steve is joined by Dominyka "Dom" Obelenyte!  On that mats, Dom is a 4x BJJ world champion...but off the mats, she's also an accomplished artist.  Together, we explore the "art" component of the gentle art.  Dom helps us understand the definition of art, being uniquely who you are, building your professional skillset, goal setting, assigning value to the subjective, and finding your target audience.

Dom's BJJ website:
http://dominykao.com/

Dom's artist website:
https://dominyka-art.com/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Levels of Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/
  
  
• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/
  
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Windows of Opportunity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/
  
  
• Table Selection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/
  
  
• Race to the Bottom
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/
  
  
• Flow
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/

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Steve is rejoined by Jeff Shaw from Bellingham BJJ.  Steve and Jeff do a deep dive into the art of professional wrestling, why it's so misunderstood, and why it's an excellent base for BJJ.

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How does a brush with death change the way you live your life?  This week, Steve is joined by Daniel Rodriguez, black belt and cancer survivor.  We talk about how experiencing his own mortality taught Daniel to live with intention.


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Kaizen
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
  
  
• Loss Aversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/
  
  
• Growth From Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/

Steve here.  I told Rob Biernacki that we could record an episode on gripfighting and kuzushi to coincide with the release of his new instructional on the same topic.  This was a big mistake.

Rob could not get his mic working - which, of course, he blamed on our recording software.  I later learned that he was recording from HIS MOM'S HOUSE, where I assume he was connecting via a 28 baud modem.  I quickly gave up on this endeavor, so Rob enlisted the help of his cabin boy Rory van Vliet to provide the required tech support.  This disasterpiece is the result.

In this "episode," Rob and Rory introduce gripfighting and kuzushi, explain why they're important, and do a frankly awful job of trying to sell you on this new instructional.  After suffering through this episode I am even less motivated than before to watch this instructional, and I got it for free!

Rob was supposed to include a discount code, but he forgot, so we gave up on that.  Jesus Christ.

The Gripfighting and Kuzushi Formula, with Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting
https://www.grapplearts.com/the-gripfighting-and-kuzushi-formula-with-rob-biernacki-and-stephan-kesting/

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