Listen "Ep. 358: Please Tap, feat. Rob Biernacki"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Rob Biernacki confronts a growing trend of competitors refusing to tap and taking serious injuries at low-level tournaments. Rob argues that reckless "tough-guy" behavior, poor finishing mechanics, and bad coaching culture are fueling unnecessary damage for hobbyists. Rob calls for smarter, safer training values, reminding athletes that protecting longevity matters more than risking ligaments for a $5 medal.Follow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteamTrain with Rob at Island Top Team in Nanaimo, BC, Canada:https://islandtopteam.com/Learn from Rob online at BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Mental models discussed in this episode:Defend With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Constant and Variable Tensionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/Get Jake O'Driscoll's triple threat ankle lock course, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jake
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