🥋 The Authentic Competitor Blueprint

A One-on-One Mental Performance Coaching Program

Based on Inner Discovery for Outer Success

by Gustavo Dantas 

You train hard. You show up. You know what you're capable of on the mat.

But when the match starts, something shifts.

The nerves take over. The doubt creeps in. And the version of you that shows up in competition is not the version that trains every day.

That gap — between who you are in the academy and who you are under pressure — is not a technique problem. It's a mental one. And it's exactly what this program was built to close.
 

What This Program Is

The Authentic Competitor Blueprint is a one-on-one mental performance coaching program built around the principles from Inner Discovery for Outer Success — a system developed over 35 years of competing, coaching, and studying the mental side of jiu-jitsu at the highest levels.

This is not a lecture series. This is not a self-help course.

This is guided, personal work — one session at a time — where you identify exactly what is holding you back, build the mental tools to overcome it, and learn to show up as your most authentic self when it matters most.

Every session connects directly to chapters from the book, which you read before we meet. When we sit down together, we don't review theory. We go to work on you.

 

Who This Is For

This program is for the competitor who already knows the problem.

You've felt it — the tournament where you were fully prepared but couldn't deliver. The match where you said afterward, "That wasn't me." The anxiety before competing that has nothing to do with your skill level.

If you are done letting nerves and mental blocks decide your outcomes, this program is for you.

 

What You Receive

• 6 one-on-one coaching sessions with Gustavo Dantas — 60 minutes each
• A complimentary 30-minute onboarding session
• A complimentary copy of Inner Discovery for Outer Success — your roadmap between sessions
• A personalized self-assessment debrief identifying your specific mental blocks
• A pre-competition routine built around your game and your mindset
• A post-tournament performance analysis session
• A mental framework you carry for life — on and off the mat

 

This program requires you to read before each session, reflect honestly, and do the work between meetings. If you are looking for a quick fix, this is not it.

If you are ready to close the gap between who you are in training and who you are in competition — this program was built for you.

 

The Program Journey

 

🗣️ Onboarding Session — 30 Minutes (Complimentary)

No reading required

Before Session 1, we connect.

You've already completed your Pre-Coaching Questionnaire, which gives me a clear picture of where you are. In this session I go deeper on what you shared, connect the dots, and walk you through exactly how the program is structured so you arrive at Session 1 ready to work.

 

🧱 Session 1 — Laying the Foundation

Chapters 1–4  |  60 Minutes  |  Pre-requisite: Read Chapters 1–4 before this session

We start where everything starts — your Why.

Why do you compete? What does success actually mean to you? What are you really training for?

In this session we define what authentic success looks like for you specifically, set your Outcome, Performance, and Process Goals using the A.C.E. framework, and identify the gap between how you train and how you compete.

You leave with a clear map and a written commitment to what this journey is about for you.

 

⚔️ Session 2 — The Inner Battle

Chapter 5  |  60 Minutes  |  Pre-requisite: Read Chapter 5 and complete your Self-Assessment before this session

This is the most personal session in the program.

Before we meet, you'll complete a 30-question self-assessment that measures the specific mental blocks that might be holding you back — anxiety, self-doubt, fear of disappointing others, negative self-talk, and more.

When we sit down, I already know where your numbers are high. We don't talk in generalities. We talk about your results, your patterns, and the exact mental blocks that are preventing you from performing as your authentic self.

Then we go to work with the 3 Rational R's — Root, Reevaluate, Reframe — the most powerful tool in this program for identifying and dismantling the thoughts that are holding you back.

 

🛡️ Session 3 — Shielding Your Mental Game

Chapters 6–7  |  60 Minutes  |  Pre-requisite: Read Chapters 6–7 before this session

Every level you reach brings new challenges — new doubts, new pressures, new external influences trying to get into your head.

In this session we build your self-awareness around the people, environments, and situations that affect your mental game. You'll learn to identify your triggers, manage external noise, and protect your focus when it matters most.

You leave knowing exactly what threatens your mental game — and how to guard against it.

 

🧩 Session 4 — Game Plan, Execution, and G.E.A.R.

Chapters 8–9  |  60 Minutes  |  Pre-requisite: Read Chapters 8–9 before this session

This is where mental preparation meets competition execution.

We connect your physical game — your guard, your passing, your transitions — with your mental systems. You'll build a pre-competition routine, develop your game plan process, and apply the G.E.A.R. framework — Gratitude, Empathy, Authenticity, Resilience — so you step onto the mat grounded, focused, and ready to perform.

 

🔁 Session 5 — Reflect, Refine, Rise

Chapter 10  |  60 Minutes  |  Ideally scheduled after your tournament — but can also be used to analyze a recent past event

Most competitors walk away from a tournament with feelings but no framework.

This session gives you the framework. We analyze your performance from three angles — mental, emotional, and strategic. Not just what happened, but how you responded. What the pressure revealed. What you can take forward.

Whether you won or lost, this session transforms the experience into growth.

 

🌱 Session 6 — Authenticity Beyond the Mats

Chapters 11–14  |  60 Minutes  |  Pre-requisite: Read Chapters 11–14 before this session

The final session is about the bigger picture.

Everything you have built in this program — the self-awareness, the mental tools, the authentic competitor identity — doesn't stay on the mat. It goes home with you. Into your relationships, your work, your daily life.

This session is about making that integration intentional. You leave not just as a better competitor, but as a clearer, more grounded version of yourself.

 

 

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🚀 Choose Your Path

🥋 1. The Authentic Competitor Blueprint (Foundation Intensive)

💰 Investment: One payment of $1,199
📘 The essential 6-session program to set your unshakable foundation.

APPLY NOW!

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🧠 2. The Authentic Self Mastery Program (High-Performance Mastery)

💰 Investment: One payment of $4,999

Your 6-month journey to master the habits for lifelong success — on the mat and in every area of your life.

For the competitor who is ready to go beyond the Blueprint and integrate mental performance into their career, relationships, and daily life. A dual-track system that builds you as a person and keeps your competitive edge sharp — simultaneously.

✅ Everything in the Blueprint Intensive
✅ Six months of 1-on-1 high-performance coaching
✅ Pre and post-tournament sessions — up to 2 tournaments per month
✅ Unlimited WhatsApp access
✅ 1-Year Access to The BJJ Mental Coach Masters Community
✅ 1-Year Access to GDJJOnline.com
✅ Optional: Elite S&C Guidance from Itallo Vilardo

💎 Total Combined Value: $9,597

💥 >> Your Investment: $4,999 <<

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC SELF MASTERY PROGRAM

⚠️ Important: Lock in your Mastery journey now. Upgrading after completing the Blueprint Intensive requires a new application at $4,999, and it does not include The Authentic Competitor Blueprint program.

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📝 Your Next Steps

If you feel this program can make a meaningful impact on your journey, please fill out the application form to see if we’re a good fit and if I’ll be able to help you personally.

If approved, you’ll receive a confirmation message with your payment link and scheduling details for your onboarding session.

Your transformation begins the moment you take action.
Let’s work together to strengthen your mind 🧠, refine your purpose 🎯, and perform as your most authentic self 💪.