
Ep. 328: Training Intensity, feat. Dr. Mike Israetel
About this episode
This week we're joined by Dr. Michael Israetel! Mike is a PhD in sport physiology and newly minted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Josh Vogel. In this episode, Mike teaches the intricacies of training intensity in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: the different intensity zones (light, moderate, and hard), their respective roles in skill acquisition, training intensity during competition preparation, training strategies among partners of varying skill levels, the significance of developing a focused game plan, and tailored approaches for casual practitioners versus competitors.
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ - Form to Leave Form
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/ - Ecological Dynamics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/ - Training Handicaps
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/ - You Are What You Train
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/ - Compatible Intent
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compatible-intent/ - Resulting Fallacy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/ - Defend With Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ - Asymmetric Warfare
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ - Tokui Waza
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/
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