Goodbye M4, Hello M5!👴🏼🫡 Today I competed in my last tournament as a Master 4 and took first place at the @ibjjf Fort Lauderdale International Open. Won the first match by triangle and the finals by points 11×0 (and yes, I forgot to record the match🤦🏽‍♂️). Thank you, Marcelo Pereira, for the coaching!🙌

Now, as I always recommend, it’s time to reevaluate the performance, analyze the good and not so good, and work on improvement.

Big thanks to my team:

✅ Jiu-Jitsu – @gdjiujitsuacademy 10am crew, Coach @jrodjiujitsu @teamnovauniao @rodrigo_cf_feijao

✅ Physical Therapy – @control_physical_therapy

✅ Recovery – @unfair.advantage

✅ Strength & Conditioning – @itallovilardo

✅ Nutritionist – @institutoanabolize

✅ Stem Cell Treatment – @newhoperegeneration

✅ Chiropractor – @azspinediscandsport

✅ Gear – @brausfight & @aggro_brand

✅ Beyond Jiu-Jitsu Management – @brunobastosbjj

✅ My rock and biggest supporter – @charissa_dantas 😘♥️

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Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a plateau in your Jiu-Jitsu training? 🧐

In this clip from ​⁠@AZBJJLeague Rolling through the Valley, I talk about how plateaus are a normal part of the journey. Often, people forget that as your training partners learn your patterns and best moves, it becomes harder to execute them. This process is crucial for your growth.

It’s important to learn what it takes to shut your own game down. For example, in a guard system, you need to know when it’s time to bail because the strategy isn’t working. Sometimes, you’ll need to push yourself out of your comfort zone—and that’s where the real progress happens. 💪

Remember, growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone and embrace the challenges that come with refining your game.

Gustavo Dantas
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“Os desafios são o que tornam a vida interessante; superá-los é o que dá sentido à vida.” — Joshua J. Marine ✨

Você já escutou a frase: “Estou muito velho pra isso?” 👴🏼🤔

Não estou nem falando só de aceitar desafios no Jiu-jitsu, treino ou competição, mas sim na vida em geral.

Nesse mini documentário chamado “O diário de um master”, mostro um pouco da minha rotina de treinos e o dia da competição no Mundial Master da IBJJF 2024 aos 50 anos. 🥋🏆

A mensagem vai muito além do Jiu-jitsu, é sobre o fato de que, independente da idade, você pode continuar a se desafiar. 🔥

Qual é a sua inspiração para se desafiar? Bom, a minha é minha mãe @silviacecilialourenco ❤️, que aos 75 anos terminou mais uma pós-graduação e em breve completará 78, ainda ativa e trabalhando. 🎓💪

E você, já refletiu sobre o seu próximo desafio? 🤔

O vídeo será liberado em breve no canal #thebjjmentalcoach no YouTube. Stay tuned! 📺🔥

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Erro 13 – Se Contentando Com o Resultado Antes da Luta

Você já chegou na semi-final ou final de um campeonato e, por estar satisfeito com o seu progresso, acabou relaxando? Ou talvez tenha vencido uma luta difícil e ficou satisfeito, mesmo sabendo que ainda havia mais pela frente? Esse é o erro mental número 13 da nossa lista dos Top 30 Erros Mentais que os atletas cometem: Se contentar com o resultado antes do fim da competição.

Nesta aula, vamos explorar como evitar esse erro e manter a mentalidade de excelência até o último segundo de cada competição. Não basta apenas chegar perto, o foco deve ser em alcançar seu verdadeiro objetivo sem perder o ritmo. Vamos abordar estratégias para manter o foco e não deixar que a sensação de “quase lá” atrapalhe sua performance.

Além disso, teremos testemunhos de professores e atletas que já entrevistei no podcast Mente Blindada 24/7, compartilhando suas experiências e como eles aprenderam a lidar com esse erro mental.

Se você já se viu relaxando antes da hora em uma competição, essa aula é essencial para você.

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Mistake 13 – Settling for the Result Before the Match

Have you ever reached the semi-finals or finals of a tournament and, feeling satisfied with your progress, ended up relaxing? Or maybe you won a tough match and felt content, even though there were still more matches ahead? This is mental mistake number 13 on our list of the Top 30 Mental Mistakes Athletes Make: Settling for the result before the competition is over.

In this lesson, we will explore how to avoid this mistake and maintain a mindset of excellence until the very last second of each competition. It’s not enough to just get close; the focus should be on achieving your true goal without losing momentum. We will discuss strategies to help you stay focused and not let the feeling of “almost there” affect your performance.

Additionally, we will feature testimonials from coaches and athletes that I’ve interviewed on the Mente Blindada 24/7 podcast, sharing their experiences and how they learned to overcome this mental mistake.

If you’ve ever found yourself relaxing too early in a competition, this lesson is essential for you.

Gustavo Dantas
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Novo kimono de competição. Vou estar usando na competição IBJJF Fort Lauderdale International Open no dia 19 de Outubro.

Obrigado aos meus parceiros:

✅ Physical Therapy @control_physical_therapy

✅Recovery @unfair.advantage

✅Stem Cell Therapy @newhoperegeneration

✅Chiropractor @azspinediscandsport

✅Gear @brausfight & @aggro_brand

✅ GD Jiu-Jitsu Academy

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For those who don’t know my business ventures, I’ve been a tournament promoter for 26 years and I’m the owner of @azbjjleague. 🥋 We’ve always worked hard to grow the sport in Arizona and support our local academies. 🌵

We launched a show called “ROLLING THROUGH THE VALLEY” where we visit academies and interview instructors. 🎥 We also have another show, “TAPPED IN: AZBJJL Stories”, focused on the competition scene. 🏆

We started two years ago, and my academy was featured on episode #23. 🎬 If you want to check it out, head over to the AZBJJL YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/zcp4UqEif0w?si=BWiqMGGZ-kGwRUsf

In this clip, I talk about the growth of BJJ in AZ. With over 150 schools in the valley, it might take a while to feature everyone. 😉👊

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Welcome to another instalment of Cole Porter’s series on his lapel guard series.

In this video, Cole, a 1st-degree black belt, shows how to use the Gubber Guard to set up a powerful choke.

Check out the other videos in the series to level up your lapel guard game! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth BJJ tutorials.

You can watch the last video here: https://youtu.be/s6YtAKdsXns

Cole is the head instructor at Vanquish Jiu Jitsu in Belfast: https://www.facebook.com/jiujitsubrotherhoodbelfast

This video was filmed at the 2023 JJB Network Spring Super Seminar hosted by Kingston Jiu Jitsu. You can learn more about the JJB Club Network here: https://www.jiujitsubrotherhood.com/pages/jiu-jitsu-brotherhood-club-network

Film production: Baran Çırakoğlu

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Welcome to episode 150 of the BJJ Mental Coach Podcast! Today, I’m joined by Nick Haider, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the founder of Guardian Project Los Angeles.

Nick’s journey in martial arts began at just 7 years old after being a victim of bullying, which ignited his passion for self-defense. What started as a way to protect himself evolved into a lifelong commitment to helping others through Jiu-Jitsu. Now, as the founder of Guardian Project LA, Nick is giving back to his community by providing underprivileged youth with the same opportunities he once received. Through Jiu-Jitsu, he’s teaching life lessons, building confidence, and shaping the future of the next generation.

Joining me today as co-host is Calder Powers, who was featured on episode 136. Calder is the executive director of the Guardian Project, a non-profit offering free Jiu-Jitsu training to underprivileged youth worldwide.

I know it’s been a while since I last released an episode, as I’ve been focused on the Master Worlds. However, I’ve been busy creating content for Instagram @gustavodantasbjj and on my YouTube channel, The BJJ Mental Coach.

Enjoy the episode!

Gustavo Dantas

www.jiujitsutribe.org

www.thebjjmentalcoach.com

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#tbt 2008 @cbjj Campeonato Brasileiro M1/Leve🥇 com meu brother @rodrigo_cf_feijao 🫡 Qual foi a posição que você mais usou na sua jornada de competição no Jiu-Jitsu?

Sem dúvida, essa é a minha. Infelizmente para o meu adversário, ele foi pego de surpresa, batendo a cabeça e acabou apagando. 🤕 #vitoriaporko

Por incrível que pareça, no absoluto, raspei um atleta super-pesado com a mesma posição. Ele foi de cabeça, e eu caí montado, com ele batendo porque tinha machucado o pescoço. Os dois saíram com colar cervical.🫣

Essa posição tem vários nomes, e meus alunos da @gdjiujitsuacademy no Arizona a chamam de “G Sweep” – como se fosse a “Raspagem do Gustavo”.

Claro que eu não criei a posição, mas sempre gostei de raspar por cima. Quando comecei a treinar na academia do mestre @dede_pederneiras André Pederneiras, tive cinco aulas particulares com o @renatoverissimobjj “Charuto”, que se encaixaram muito bem no meu jogo, incluindo essa raspagem. O Charuto teve um papel importante na minha evolução, especialmente quando eu era faixa roxa. Na mesma época, eu também assistia muito ao @roleta.bjj executando essa posição com perfeição. Não posso esquecer do meu brother @marcelinobjj que faz essa posição extremamente bem.

Qual é a mensagem aqui? Acredite nas suas posições mais fortes! Aquela em que você pensa: “Se eu chegar aqui, meus oponentes vão ter problemas.”

No entanto, não podemos depender de apenas um movimento ou situação. Sempre esteja disposto a sair da sua zona de conforto quando o jogo não estiver fluindo.

Lembre-se, o objetivo é ser sua versão mais autêntica, tanto no tatame de competição quanto na academia, então, no próximo campeonato, SOLTA O JOGO! 🚀🧨

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🧐 Do you have a Chiropractor on your team?

If you practice Jiu-Jitsu, and especially if you compete, over time you start building a support team. Besides your grappling coaches, many people add professionals like a strength and conditioning coach, physical therapist, nutritionist, mental coach, massage therapist—and yes, chiropractors.

It took me a while to feel comfortable with chiropractic care, and the key word is trust. Benefits of chiropractic care include faster recovery from injuries, better joint mobility, and overall pain relief—essential for staying consistent in training.

I’m happy I found Dr. Eric Bruere from @azspinediscandsport , located in Chandler (Ray Rd & Rural Rd) inside @oydsports . He’s been a crucial addition to my team, helping me deal with injuries and keeping me on the mats.

“Trust your team. Let others do their work so you can concentrate wholly on your own.” — Gene King 💪

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