Ep. 135: Transmission of Knowledge, feat. Drew Weatherhead
From BJJ Mental Models
This week, we're joined by Drew Weatherhead from Because Jitsu! Drew shares his best practices for transmission of knowledge and efficient learning.
Book referenced in this episode:
Thinking Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374533557
Find Drew online at:
Drew Weatherhead Jiu-Jitsu
https://drewjitsuonline.com
Because Jitsu
https://www.instagram.com/because_jitsu
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Concepts vs. Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-vs-techniques/- Form to Leave Form https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/- Teach to Learn https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/- Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/- Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/- Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/- Cognitive Dissonance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/- Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/- Path of Least Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/- 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/- Alignment Over Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/- Respect People, Not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.
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