Ep. 247: The Importance of Wrestling, feat. Anthony Birchak

BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined by Anthony "El Toro" Birchak! Anthony is a UFC, Bellator, and Rizin MMA veteran, as well as a BJJ black belt under Casey Halstead. In this episode, Anthony draws on his wrestling background to explain the importance of wrestling, both mentally and technically, in Jiu-Jitsu.
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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Mask Your Intentions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
  
• Respect People, Not Positions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
  
• Beginner's Mind
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
• Asymmetric Warfare
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
  

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