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This week we're joined again by Mike Mahaffey! Best known as the "Old Bastard BJJ" guy, Mike joins us to discuss economy of motion in Jiu-Jitsu. We define economy of motion as: All else being equal, prefer the option that requires less movement. We unpack why this mental model is important, and how more athletic grapplers can violate this concept in favor of a movement-based game.
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Economy of Motion
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ - Path of Least Resistance
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ - Static vs. Dynamic Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/ - Waypoints
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/ - Position Over Submission
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ - Shifting Platforms
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/ - Investing in Loss
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
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