Ep. 310: Integrating Theory and Practice, feat. Aldo Vergel de Dios

This week we're joined by Aldo Vergel de Dios! Aldo is the black belt head coach at Motion Jiu-Jitsu in Metro Manila, Philippines. In this episode, Aldo discusses a problem relevant to students and coaches alike: how to integrate conceptual Jiu-Jitsu thinking with on-the-ground practice. Follow Aldo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldojitsu Train with Aldo at Motion Jiu-Jitsu: https://www.motionjiujitsu.com/ Resources discussed in this episode: BJJMM Ep. 162: The Language of Coaching, feat. Nick Winkelman https://bjj.plus/162 Mental models discussed in this episode: Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/ Ecological Dynamics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ Invariants https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Self-Organization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/ Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Curse of Knowledge https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/ Psychological Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ 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: ⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models! MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta