BJJ Mental Models

This week, Steve and Matt discuss how to get motivated and stay motivated.  It's easy to lose that fire inside and become exhausted through the rigors and routine of everyday life. Every now and then, you need to draw from different sources to become invigorated and motivated again.

In this episode we talk about four common sources of motivation:

1. Motivation from failure
2. Motivation from regret
3. Motivation from inspiration
4. Motivation from necessity.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Growth From Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  
• Kaizen
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
  
  
• Scientific Method
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/
  
  
• Defensive Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/
  
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  

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It's our honor and privilege to be joined this week by Sergeant Major Seb Lavoie.  In addition to a lifetime of experience in the martial arts, Seb is a 19-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and previously served in the Canadian Armed Forces.  Seb is currently the divisional Sergeant Major for British Columbia, Canada.

This week Seb joins us to discuss the killing of George Floyd, police use of force, and where police organizations around the world can go from here.

Apologies for the audio quality; we recorded this episode via Zoom so we could get it published in a timely fashion.

Please note that the opinions expressed by Seb Lavoie may not necessarily reflect the organizational views of the RCMP.

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Fear of time, or chronophobia, is a cause of constant anxiety and stress for many of us.  It's the persistent fear that you're just not doing enough.  This week, Steve and Matt discuss strategies for combating the fear of time.

Ways to combat the fear of time:

• Kaizen (continuous improvement)
• Compartmentalizing
• Being present

Recommended reading if you need help combating the fear of time:
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Kaizen
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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Submissions aren't just fight-ending techniques; they're tools to advance the position even if the submission fails.  This week, Steve and Matt discuss how to use submissions as a way to advance position.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
  
  
• Body Tethering
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/
  
  
• Dilemma
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Kuzushi
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Critical Control Points
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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This week, Steve and Matt talk about the mount: an old-school, demoralizing, and devastating position.

The mount has three sub-positions:

1. low mount, where you lie on top of uke;
2. high mount, where you bring your knees into uke's armpits and posture up;
3. technical mounts, including jockey mount and S mount.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Crossing the Center
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/
  
  
• Defend with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
  
  
• Head Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Double Trouble
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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This week Steve and Matt talk about stress.  Stress is a fact of life, and it can be a tool for growth if used properly.

Some techniques for managing stress:

• Exercising
• Eating well
• Sleeping
• Controlled breathing
• Mindfulness
• Challenging yourself regularly
• Making time for yourself
• Doing what you love
• Not becoming obsessed with comfort
• Appreciating when you have enough.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Growth From Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  
• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/

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As we've learned from Street Fighter, combos are important.  A single technique in isolation is not as effective as a series of chained attacks.

There are two ways you can chain attacks together: in a sequence, or in parallel.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Alignment over Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/
  
  
• Kuzushi
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
  
• Placeholders
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/
  
  
• Dilemma
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/
  
  
• Funneling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
  
  
• Double Trouble
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/
  
  
• Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
  
  
• Train with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  
• Mask Your Intentions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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This week, Steve and Matt cover a commonly requested topic: controlling your breathing.  It's a great technique for energy regulation, overcoming fear, and improving general well-being.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
  
  
• Growth from Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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Learning to stay loose is one of the quickest ways to improve your Jiu-Jitsu.  This week, Steve and Matt explain the importance of staying loose, how to develop awareness of when you're too tense, and when it's appropriate to use tension.

Why you should stay loose:

• It masks your intentions
• It saves energy and prevents muscle burnout
• It denies your opponent leverage.

When it's okay to use tension:

• When you're doing so for a reason
• When your tension cannot be exploited.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
  
  
• Microtransitions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
  
  
• Mask Your Intentions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
  
  
• Kuzushi
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/
  
  
• Force Compression
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/
  
  
• Choking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/
  
  
• Breaking Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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What better topic for episode #69 than north-south?  Let's talk about the barbecue position.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Head Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/
  
  
• Force Vectors
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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