BJJ Mental Coach Blog – Mindset, Performance & Confidence Tips

“Two exhausted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors — one in a black gi and one in a white gi — looking tired during a tournament match, representing the concept of gassing out in BJJ.”

Why You Gas Out in BJJ — Even When You’re Well-Trained (And How to Fix It) competition mindset Dec 20, 2025

Two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors (one Asian in a white gi and one Black athlete in a blue gi) gripping for position during a tournament, both focused and preparing to engage

How to Develop a Strong Competitive Mindset in BJJ (Mastering the Mental Game) competition mindset Dec 17, 2025

Middle-aged man in a black BJJ gi standing at a tournament looking thoughtful, representing overthinking in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

How to Stop Overthinking in BJJ (Rolling + Competition) competition mindset Dec 14, 2025

“Middle-aged BJJ competitor in a blue gi looking focused before a match at a tournament — header image for the blog ‘Why You Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes in BJJ and How to Break the Cycle

Why You Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes in BJJ (And How to Break the Cycle) competition mindset Dec 11, 2025

“Middle-aged BJJ competitor wearing a blue gi preparing for a match at a tournament, used for the article ‘Why You Freeze in Competition — And How to Fix It’.”

Why You Freeze in Competition — and How to Fix It (The Real Reason No One Talks About) competition mindset Dec 08, 2025

Middle-aged Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a white gi sitting on the mats, looking calm and focused, with blog title text “How to Stay Calm Under Pressure in BJJ – Mental Strategies for Competitors.”

How to Stay Calm Under Pressure in BJJ (Mental Strategies for Competitors) competition mindset Dec 02, 2025

Middle-aged Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in a blue gi struggling with confidence during training, representing the concept of confidence killers in BJJ.

The 5 Biggest Confidence Killers in BJJ — and How to Overcome Them competition mindset Nov 29, 2025

“Middle-aged Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete wearing a white gi sitting on the mats looking disappointed after a loss — representing mental and emotional recovery in BJJ.”

How to Recover Mentally and Emotionally after a loss in BJJ (The Competitor's Guide to Bounce Back Stronger) competition mindset Nov 26, 2025

How to Overcome Pre-Tournament Anxiety and Perform Your Best

BJJ Mindset Reset: How to Overcome Pre-Tournament Anxiety and Perform Your Best competition mindset Nov 23, 2025