BJJ Mental Models

In this week's mini-episode we discuss the Red Queen effect, a hypothesis based on a quote from Alice in Wonderland that is oddly applicable to science and Jiu-Jitsu! It teaches us that sometimes we need to keep moving just to maintain our position. The Red Queen effect helps explain why we don't feel like we're getting better at Jiu-Jitsu when we compare ourselves to our training partners. 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/]

In this episode, Steve Kwan talks with elite competitor Elisabeth Clay about returning to Jiu-Jitsu after major life changes like pregnancy and injury. Clay shares her personal journey of Jiu-Jitsu and pregnancy, staying mentally engaged during time off, and the challenges of regaining physical performance post-layoff. Elisabeth also discusses the importance of staying immersed in the gym culture when not actively training, how community can combat isolation and depression, and navigating the Jiu-Jitsu world as a new mom. Follow Elisabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethclaybjj [https://www.instagram.com/elisabethclaybjj] Mental models discussed in this episode: * Stress and Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/] * Reframing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing/] * Compatible Intent https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compatible-intent/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compatible-intent/] * Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/] * Analysis Paralysis https://bjjmentalmodels.com/analysis-paralysis/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/analysis-paralysis/] * Normalization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/normalization/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/normalization/] 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 discuss the concept of systematic abandonment, a mental model co-opted from business strategists like Peter Drucker and Michael Porter. Systematic abandonment teaches us to periodically review and discard habits that are no longer useful, because deciding what not to do is often just as (if not more) important than deciding what to do. 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/]

In this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Steve Kwan is joined by Jake O’Driscoll from Essence BJJ in Perth for an in-depth discussion on the straight foot lock game. Jake explains his unique finishing mechanics, how his method differs from the popular “Woj Lock,” and how he uses straight foot locks not just for submissions but to control, off-balance, and transition to dominant positions like the back or mount. He emphasizes the importance of using 50/50 as a dynamic, offensive platform rather than a stalling position and shares insights on controlling all three leg joints for effective submissions. Jake also offers coaching advice, training concepts, and resources for grapplers looking to master the modern leg lock meta. Follow Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeod_essencebjj [https://www.instagram.com/jakeod_essencebjj] Train with Jake at Essence BJJ in Perth: https://essencebjj.com.au/ [https://essencebjj.com.au/] Learn online from Jake via his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=112559996 [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=112559996] Mental models discussed in this episode: * 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/] * Direct vs. Proxy Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/] * Myopia https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/] * Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/] * Dilemma https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/] * Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/] * Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/] * Defense Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/ [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/] 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 discuss the concept of flow, a mental model for peak performance first proposed in 1975 by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro [https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro] Resources mentioned in this episode: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://www.harpercollins.com/products/flow-mihaly-csikszentmihalyi [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/flow-mihaly-csikszentmihalyi] Mini Ep. 57: The Map Is Not the Territory https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/17285192-mini-ep-57-the-map-is-not-the-territory [https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/17285192-mini-ep-57-the-map-is-not-the-territory] 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/]