Ep. 306: Tactics for Jiu-Jitsu Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse

BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse! Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete. In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition. Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels.
Follow Amanda on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/
Resources discussed in this episode:
BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley
https://bjj.plus/210
BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse
https://bjj.plus/218
Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevens
https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweck
https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L
The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy
https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX
Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB
Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/
  
• Visualization
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
• Mindfulness
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
  
• Law of Contrast
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/
  
• Reflecting "As If"
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/
  
• Staying Loose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
  
• Growth Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  

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