Ep. 191: Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Mike Mahaffey

BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined by Mike Mahaffey! Mike is a black belt under Chris Haueter, and is a certified Old Bastard. In this week's episode, Mike breaks down the tenets to "Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu": the old-school style where you give them nothing, minimize movement, and crush them with pressure.
Mike Mahaffey on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/xibalba1972/
Magic BJJ website:
https://magicbjj.com/
Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Path of Least Resistance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
  
• Economy of Motion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/
  
• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
• Win Conditions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/
  
• Controlled Breathing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
  
• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
• Theory of Alignment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
  
• Limb Coiling
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
  
• Constant and Variable Tension
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/
  
• Static vs. Dynamic Control
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/
  
• Concepts Over Techniques
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
  
• Shifting Platforms
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/
  
• Surface Area
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/
  

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