
Ep. 310: Integrating Theory and Practice, feat. Aldo Vergel de Dios
About this episode
This week we're joined by Aldo Vergel de Dios! Aldo is the black belt head coach at Motion Jiu-Jitsu in Metro Manila, Philippines. In this episode, Aldo discusses a problem relevant to students and coaches alike: how to integrate conceptual Jiu-Jitsu thinking with on-the-ground practice.
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https://www.instagram.com/aldojitsu
Train with Aldo at Motion Jiu-Jitsu:
https://www.motionjiujitsu.com/
Resources discussed in this episode:
BJJMM Ep. 162: The Language of Coaching, feat. Nick Winkelman
https://bjj.plus/162
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Concepts Over Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ - Constraints-Led Approach
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ - Cognitive Load
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/ - Ecological Dynamics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/ - Inside Channel Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ - Probabilistic Thinking
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ - Invariants
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants/ - Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ - Self-Organization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/ - Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ - Curse of Knowledge
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/ - Psychological Safety
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/
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