This week we're joined by Sara Rafferty! Sara is the agent and manager for Jiu-Jitsu standouts like Adele Fornarino, Brianna Ste-Marie, and Jake O'Driscoll. In this episode, Sara shares her advice on how athletes can leverage agents, managers, and representation to negotiate better sponsorships and fight contracts in Jiu-Jitsu.

Follow Sara Rafferty on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/a_rafferty

Follow Carolina Vallejo on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/carovallejojj

Resources discussed in this episode:

Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher & William Ury
https://amzn.to/3YxuU6n


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• The Golden Rule
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/
  
  
• Timeframe Paradox
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/
  
  
• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  
• Trading Up
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/trading-up/
  
  
• Anchoring Bias
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anchoring-bias/
  
  
• Self-Competition
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains slicers, a submission that usually targets the bicep or calf, and discusses why these submissions may be underused due to IBJJF ruleset restrictions.

(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)

Before you listen to this episode, check out:

Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule

Mini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics

Mini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanics

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This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse! Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete. In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition. Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels.

Follow Amanda on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/


Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley
https://bjj.plus/210

BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse
https://bjj.plus/218

Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevens
https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweck
https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L

The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy
https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX

Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/
  
  
• Visualization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/
  
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
  
• Law of Contrast
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/
  
  
• Reflecting "As If"
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/
  
  
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
  
  
• Growth Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains rotational breaks like kimuras, omoplatas, and heel hooks. We also explain the difference between internal and external rotations, and why internal rotations are so powerful.

(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)

Before you listen to this episode, check out:

Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule

Mini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics

Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

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This week we're joined by Rob Biernacki, Cory Burton, and Gary Gilbert! Collectively, they are the coaching team at Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. In this episode, Rob and the team explain the importance of having a common coaching language across the entire team, and how our choice of language shapes our behavior.

Train with Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada:
https://islandtopteam.com/

Learn from Island Top Team online at BJJ Concepts:
https://bjjconcepts.net/


Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Labeling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/
  
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
  
• Self-Organization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/
  
  
• Gamification
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
  
  
• Constraints-Led Approach
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
  
  
• Incremental Learning
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
  
  
• Cognitive Load
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
  
  
• Zone of Genius
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/
  
  
  

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In this week's mini-episode we begin a series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains linear breaks like armbars and kneebars, which hyperextend the middle joint (elbow/knee) of a limb.

(A note on terminology: a linear "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)

Before you listen to this episode, check out:

Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule

Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


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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This week you're getting a bonus episode! Avery Lorenzato from Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado joins us to share his philosophy of "playing the sport." A great conversation on the importance of play, and what it's like to train at a gym that focuses on a games-based approach.

Follow Golden Jiu Jitsu on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/golden_jiujitsu

Train with Avery at Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado:
https://goldenjj.com/


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