The Intense Winning Psychology of Nicky Rod, CJI Champ | B-Team Jiu-Jitsu

Merch out now! https://bteamjj.shop // Submeta: https://submeta.io/@bteam | Everybody noticed how laser-focused Nicky Rod appeared to be when he won the million dollar grand prize at CJI. The Slayer himself, Milly Rod, gives us an unparalleled view into his psychological and mental preparations that enabled him to take the biggest cash prize in grappling history. ● Learn our techniques! Craig: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/craig-jones Nicky Rod: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_nick-rodriguez Ethan: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_ethan-crelinsten Nicky Ryan: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_nicky-ryan Jay Rod: https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_jacob-rodriguez ● Get B-Team Shirts, Rashguards, Shorts: https://bteamjj.shop/ ● For exclusive training rounds, breakdowns, Q&A's, courses: https://submeta.io/@bteam ● Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bteamjj/ ● Subscribe to our channel @BTeamJiuJitsu ● Want to train with us? B-TEAM JIU JITSU 1701 W. Ben White Blvd, Ste 163 Austin, TX 78704 Website: https://bteamjj.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bteamjj/ Merch: https://www.ma1combat.com/ #bteamjiujitsu #jiujitsu #bjj #nogi #adcc #craigjones #nickyrod #nickyryan #ethancrelinsten #bteam #submeta #craigjonesinvitational #cji 0:00 Intro 0:22 How important to you is the mental work? 3:24 Have you ever worked with coaches or sports psychologists? 5:14 Give us examples of how you develop your competition mindset. 7:05 Describe how you used visualization in preparation for CJI. 8:42 How do you use self talk and mantras? 10:12 How do you maintain your focus and avoid distractions? 11:27 How do you approach post-competition recovery and reflection? 12:45 What advice would you give aspiring athletes regarding sports psychology? 14:41 Nicky Rod's final piece of advice 15:43 Signing off