Steve & Matt discuss the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness.  One of the quickest ways to make a rapid improvement to your game is to develop awareness of your mind and body.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
• Beginner's Mind
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/

We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/