
About this episode
This week we're joined by Josh Vogel! Alongside his wife Angie, Josh is a co-founder and head instructor at The Jiu Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia. In this episode, Josh emphasizes the importance of structured class curriculums and a project-based focus, where students develop their skills through specific, measurable 90-day projects targeting various techniques.
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https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Mnemonics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/ - Technique Chaining
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ - Funneling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ - Diminishing Returns
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/diminishing-returns/ - Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ - Self-Competition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ - Planning Paradox
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/planning-paradox/ - The Map Is Not the Territory
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/ - Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ - Deliberate Practice
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/
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