This week, Steve and Matt discuss systems thinking for Jiu-Jitsu. Organizing ideas into systems is one of the best ways to truly understand any difficult discipline.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Making Smaller Circles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/- Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/- Form to Leave Form https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/- Alignment over Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/- Double Trouble https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/- Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/
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