Action creates reaction. This week Steve and Matt discuss predictable responses, a mental model that helps you understand what your opponent is likely to do and decrease your reaction time.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/- Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/- Form to Leave Form https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/- Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/- Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/- Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/- Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/- Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/- Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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