This week we're joined by Aldo Vergel de Dios!  Aldo is the black belt head coach at Motion Jiu-Jitsu in Metro Manila, Philippines.  In this episode, Aldo discusses a problem relevant to students and coaches alike: how to integrate conceptual Jiu-Jitsu thinking with on-the-ground practice.

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https://www.motionjiujitsu.com/


Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 162: The Language of Coaching, feat. Nick Winkelman
https://bjj.plus/162


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
  
• Constraints-Led Approach
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
  
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
  
• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
  
  
• Invariants
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Self-Organization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/
  
  
• Phases of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
  
  
• Curse of Knowledge
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/
  
  
• Psychological Safety
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
  
  
  

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