BJJ Mental Models

In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains slicers, a submission that usually targets the bicep or calf, and discusses why these submissions may be underused due to IBJJF ruleset restrictions. (A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.) Before you listen to this episode, check out: Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule] Mini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanics https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics] Mini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanics https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanics [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanics] Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro] Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private. Sign up here for a free trial: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/] Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/] Follow us on social: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/] https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/]

This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse!  Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete.  In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition.  Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels. Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/ [https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/] Resources discussed in this episode: BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley https://bjj.plus/210 [https://bjj.plus/210] BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse https://bjj.plus/218 [https://bjj.plus/218] Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevens https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK [https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK] Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweck https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L [https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L] The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX [https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX] Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB [https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB] Mental models discussed in this episode: * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/] * Visualization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/] * Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/] * Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/] * Law of Contrast https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/] * Reflecting "As If" https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/] * Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/] * Growth Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/] Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private. Sign up here for a free trial: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/] Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/] Follow us on social: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/] https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/] Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/ [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/]

In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains rotational breaks like kimuras, omoplatas, and heel hooks.  We also explain the difference between internal and external rotations, and why internal rotations are so powerful. (A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.) Before you listen to this episode, check out: Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule] Mini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanics https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics] Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro] Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private. Sign up here for a free trial: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/] Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/] Follow us on social: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/] https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/]

This week we're joined by Rob Biernacki, Cory Burton, and Gary Gilbert!  Collectively, they are the coaching team at Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.  In this episode, Rob and the team explain the importance of having a common coaching language across the entire team, and how our choice of language shapes our behavior. Train with Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada: https://islandtopteam.com/ [https://islandtopteam.com/] Learn from Island Top Team online at BJJ Concepts: https://bjjconcepts.net/ [https://bjjconcepts.net/] Mental models discussed in this episode: * Labeling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/] * Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/] * Self-Organization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/] * Gamification https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/] * Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/] * Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/] * Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/] * Zone of Genius https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/] Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private. Sign up here for a free trial: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/] Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/] Follow us on social: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/] https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/] Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/ [https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/]

In this week's mini-episode we begin a series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains linear breaks like armbars and kneebars, which hyperextend the middle joint (elbow/knee) of a limb. (A note on terminology: a linear "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.) Before you listen to this episode, check out: Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule] Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro] Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private. Sign up here for a free trial: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/] Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/] Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/] Follow us on social: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/] https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/ [https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/]