
About this episode
This week, we're joined again by Nick Volpe from Dark Bear Jiu-Jitsu! In this episode, Nick breaks down a very holiday-relevant technique: the gift wrap!
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Crossing the Center
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center - Priit's 45° Rule
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-degree-rule - Predictable Responses
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses - Center of Gravity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity - Asymmetric Warfare
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare - Probabilistic Thinking
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking
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