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425 - Optimal BJJ Competition Mindset, with Rob Biernacki

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June 9, 2025 · 1:00:29 · E524

Rob Biernacki has some very impressive competition victories, including black belt masters gold at both No Gi Worlds and ADCC.

In this podcast episode he reveals...

  • Why people sometimes just don't perform up to their potential and how to fix it, - How to reframe tournament nerves, - The optimal state of arousal for competition, - Building and executing on gameplans, - Why some people just shouldn't compete, - His best advice for first-time competitors - And more. If you compete (or are thinking about competing), then this is a must listen!

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Stephan Kesting

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