How do you remember all the information you receive during your training? Steve & Matt explore techniques and mental models for retaining knowledge.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Spaced Repetition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/- Learning Styles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-styles/- Mnemonics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/- Naming Concepts https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/- Meditative Drilling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/- Form to Leave Form https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/- Principles over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/- First Principles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/- 80/20 Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/- Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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