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Ep. 306: Tactics for Jiu-Jitsu Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse

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October 14, 2024 · 50:46 · E306

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.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley
https://bjj.plus/210

BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse
https://bjj.plus/218

Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevens
https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweck
https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L

The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy
https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX

Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB

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