BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined again by Erin Herle! Erin is a black belt under Rubens Charles "Cobrinha" and is the founder of #SubmitTheStigma. She's also a mental performance consultant with a Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology, which is relevant to our topic of conversation today.
In this episode, Erin talks about mental toughness. She explains how mental toughness is an attribute you can train, how many people define it incorrectly, and what to expect when you work with a mental performance consultant. She also explains the limitations of mental performance coaching and the ethical importance of staying within your area of competency.
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NOTE: Erin is only running this quiz for a limited time. In the future, this link might cease to work. If you get an error accessing the quiz but still want to take it, please contact Erin directly at the social links below.
Follow Erin and her programs on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/erinherle
https://www.instagram.com/trainyamind
https://www.instagram.com/submitthestigma
Work with Erin:
https://www.erinherle.com/
Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
• Beginner's Mind
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
  
• Investing in Loss
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
  
• Habits Over Results
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
• Gamification
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
  

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This week we're joined again by Cal McDonald! Cal is a BJJ black belt under Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team and is the author of the new "BJJ Foundations" instructional alongside Stephan Kesting from Grapplearts. In this episode, Cal discusses "automatic grappling," or the science of how we can improve our reaction time and make better decisions by thinking less when we train.
Email Cal:
[email protected]
Get Cal's instructional, BJJ Foundations:
https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-foundations/
Resources discussed in this episode:
BJJMM Ep. 93 feat. Cal McDonald:
https://bjj.plus/93
The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin
https://amzn.to/4bKlk4G
Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman
https://amzn.to/3R8bOk6
Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Effortful Retrieval
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
• Interleaving
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
• Form to Leave Form
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/
  
• Teach to Learn
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/
  
• Deliberate Practice
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
• Ecological Dynamics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
  

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This week we're joined by Giles Garcia! Giles is the head coach at Ronin Grappling in Glasgow, Scotland. In this episode, Giles explains why it's so important that coaches help their students simplify their thinking surrounding Jiu-Jitsu.
Follow Giles on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/el_guanche
Train with Giles at Ronin Grappling:
https://roningrappling.com/
Learn from Giles online at BJJ Codex:
https://www.bjjcodex.com/
Resources discussed in this episode:
White Belt Survival Course w/ Christian Graugart
https://youtu.be/vOznf6T9B8I
Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
  
• Ecological Psychology
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
• Gamification
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
• Grip Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/
  
• Priit's 45° Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-rule/
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
• The Map Is Not the Territory
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/
  

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This week we’re joined by Jordan Preisinger! Jordan is a BJJ black belt best known for his YouTube channel, Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu. In this episode, Jordan shares his thoughts on scrambles, and how to do them safely.
Subscribe to Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanTeachesJiujitsu
Listen to Jordan's podcast, Talk-Jitsu:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1992689
Follow Jordan on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jordanteachesjiujitsu/
Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
• Microtransitions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
• Making Smaller Circles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/

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This week we're joined by Stuart Cooper! Stuart is best known for his incredible Jiu-Jitsu documentaries, but he's also an outstanding black belt with a deadly guard passing game. In this episode, Stuart joins us to discuss some of the best styles and strategies for passing the guard.
Follow Stuart on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilms
Subscribe to Stuart's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilms
Support Stuart's work on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/StuartCooperFilms
Resources discussed in this episode:
Less Impressed More Involved — YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJ
Demetrious Johnson — YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/135mightymouse
Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
• Types of Guard
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/
  
• Mirrored Stances
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
• Inside Channel Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
• Overwhelming Force
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/
  
• Mask Your Intentions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
  
• Dilemma
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/
  
• Elbow-Knee Connection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/
  

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