BJJ Mental Models

They call it your Jiu-Jitsu journey for a reason.  Steve and Matt explain how to stay healthy and motivated for decades.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Growth Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
  
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  
• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Setbacks in your Jiu-Jitsu journey are inevitable.  This week Steve and Matt discuss the strategies and mental models for dealing with setbacks, including injuries and life changes.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Training Handicaps
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
  
  
• Growth Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  
  
• Extreme Ownership
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/
  
  
• Beginner's Mind
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Meditative Drilling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

In the final episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the retention phase, where grapplers make their final attempts to prevent a guard pass.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Layers of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Force Vectors
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/
  
  
• Leading Edges
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/
  
  
• Solid Frames
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/
  
  
• Kinetic Chains
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/
  
  
• Microtransitions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

In the second episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the maintenance phase, where both grapplers attempt to secure a passing or submission opportunity.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Types of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/
  
  
• Layers of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Kinetic Chains
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Defend with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
  
  
• Body Tethering
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/
  
  
• Grip Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Alignment over Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/
  
  
• Position Over Submission
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
  
  
• Dominant Angles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/
  
  
• Anatomic Hierarchy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Introducing the first in a three-part series on the guard!  This week Steve and Matt discuss the engagement phase, where first contact is made and the grip battle is fought.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Train with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
  
• Minimize Attack Vectors
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Grip Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/
  
  
• Training Handicaps
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges.  These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once you've lost the grip fight, or engagement phase.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Force Vectors
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/
  
  
• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
  
  
• Solid Frames
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/
  
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Leading Edges
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/
  
  
• Defend with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
  
  
• Committed Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/
  
  
• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Overwhelming Force
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/
  
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt discuss Joe Peters' upcoming lawsuit against Marcus Soares.  Joe is suing Marcus due to injuries sustained competing in his tournament.  The results of this lawsuit could have broad ramifications to future Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.

Article about the lawsuit:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jiu-jitsu-waivers-1.5042941

Court filing:
https://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/19/01/2019BCSC0189cor1.htm

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

We've learned a lot since episode one.  Steve and Matt issue some very important corrections to prior episodes.  Listen and learn, this episode is 100% TRUTH.

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt do a deep dive into Josh Waitzkin's book, the Art of Learning.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Respect People, not Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
  
  
• Growth Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  
  
• Do What Works
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/
  
  
• Extreme Ownership
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Flow
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/
  
  
• Investing in Loss
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
  
  
• Growth from Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  
• Form to Leave Form
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Making Smaller Circles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
  
  
• Beginner's Mind
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Regardless of your goals, managing mindset is one of the most important aspects of the mental game.  Steve & Matt discuss what makes a healthy mindset.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  
• Golden Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/
  
  
• Growth from Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  
• Habits over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
  
• Extreme Ownership
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  
• Kaizen
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
  
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
  
  
• Growth Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  
  
• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/