
Ep. 230: Old Bastard Injury Prevention, feat. Mike Mahaffey
About this episode
This week we're joined again by Mike Mahaffey! In addition to being "the Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu guy," Mike is a black belt under Chris Haueter. In this episode, Mike shares how all of us (especially us older grapplers) can reduce our risk of injury while remaining effective at Jiu-Jitsu.
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Listen to Mike's prior appearance on BJJMM:
https://bjj.plus/191
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Short-Term / Long-Term Paradox
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/ - Stress and Recovery
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ - Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ - Prioritize Longevity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ - Table Selection
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/ - Limb Coiling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ - Myopia
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/ - Tipping Points
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/ - Growth From Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ - Economy of Motion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ - Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ - Win Conditions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ - Constraints-Led Approach
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
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