How Jon Jones NEVER Loses
Summary
TLDRThe video explores what makes Jon Jones a top UFC fighter, suggesting it's not steroids but his ability to enter the 'Flow State'. It discusses how Jones, after dominating in the light heavyweight division, moved to heavyweight to reignite his fear and achieve Flow. Techniques like anchoring, channeling anxiety into excitement, and staying present are highlighted. Jones's pattern recognition and visualization are also key, as he studies opponents extensively to capitalize on their weaknesses during fights, showcasing his mental prowess alongside physical talent.
Takeaways
- 🏆 Jon Jones is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time, with his success attributed to more than just physical prowess.
- 🚫 The script refutes the claim that Jones' success is due to steroid use, emphasizing his skill and mental preparation.
- 🔄 Jones is known for testing positive for Turinabol, which is a banned substance, but the focus is on his legitimate skills and strategies.
- 🌀 The concept of 'Flow State' is central to the discussion, describing a mental state where an athlete performs at their peak, fully immersed and instinctive.
- 🥇 Cody Garbrandt's victory over Dominic Cruz is highlighted as an example of achieving Flow State, but he was unable to replicate it consistently.
- 🤔 Jones' move to the heavyweight division is discussed as a strategic decision to re-introduce challenge and fear, key elements for achieving Flow State.
- 🔗 The technique of 'anchoring' is explained as a method Jones uses to enter Flow State, associating a physical action with the desired mental state.
- 🔥 Jones is noted for transforming anxiety into excitement, a crucial step in entering Flow State as anxiety can inhibit it.
- 🧘♂️ The importance of being present and focusing on the moment is emphasized, which is essential for Jones to maintain Flow State during fights.
- 👀 Pattern recognition and deep study of opponents are part of Jones' strategy, allowing him to capitalize on their weaknesses instinctively during fights.
Q & A
What is the significance of Jon Jones testing positive for Turinabol in the context of his career?
-The mention of Jon Jones testing positive for Turinabol serves as a point of discussion regarding the controversy and challenges he faced, which is contrasted with his achievements and skills, emphasizing the complexity of evaluating an athlete's legacy.
Why is the term 'Flow State' important in the discussion about Jon Jones?
-The 'Flow State' is crucial as it refers to the optimal mental state where an athlete performs at their best, which is attributed as a key factor in Jon Jones's success and is a central theme in analyzing his abilities.
How did Cody Garbrandt's experience of the Flow State during UFC 207 contrast with Jon Jones's ability to enter it?
-Cody Garbrandt experienced the Flow State during his fight with Dominic Cruz but was unable to replicate it, suggesting a spontaneous occurrence. In contrast, Jon Jones is portrayed as having mastered entering the Flow State on command, highlighting a difference in mental preparation and control.
What does the 'Flow State' require in terms of challenge level for an athlete?
-For an athlete to achieve the Flow State, the challenge must be at the edge of their skill level. If it's too easy, they get bored, and if it's too difficult, they get anxious, indicating a balance is needed for optimal performance.
Why did Jon Jones move from the light heavyweight to the heavyweight division according to the script?
-Jon Jones moved to the heavyweight division to reintroduce a level of challenge and fear that was missing in the light heavyweight division, aiming to bring himself back to the optimal Flow State.
What is anchoring, and how does Jon Jones use it to enter the Flow State?
-Anchoring is the association of an internal feeling with an external trigger. Jon Jones uses the act of spinning in circles with his arms outstretched as an anchor to consistently enter the Flow State.
How does Jon Jones manage his anxiety to facilitate entering the Flow State?
-Jon Jones channels his anxiety into excitement by using positive affirmations and mental re-framing, recognizing that physiologically, anxiety and excitement are similar and can be directed positively.
What role does being present play in achieving the Flow State, as described in the script?
-Being present, or focusing on the here and now, is essential for entering the Flow State. Jon Jones emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and embracing the experience to maintain peak performance.
How does Jon Jones use pattern recognition to enhance his performance in the Flow State?
-Jon Jones extensively studies his opponents to identify patterns and visualizes fighting them, which strengthens his neural pathways. This allows him to capitalize on their weaknesses instinctively when the opportunity arises during fights.
What is the significance of the prefrontal cortex's activity in the context of the Flow State during a fight?
-In the Flow State, there is less activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for thinking and decision-making. This allows athletes like Jon Jones to act from their subconscious without conscious thought, leading to faster and more efficient reactions.
How does the script suggest Jon Jones's approach to mental preparation sets him apart from other fighters?
-The script suggests that Jon Jones's mastery of entering the Flow State on command, his use of anchoring, management of anxiety, and pattern recognition set him apart. His deep understanding and application of mental techniques are highlighted as his 'true genius' beyond his physical abilities.
Outlines
🥊 Jon Jones' Path to Mastery: Flow State and Mental Techniques
This paragraph delves into the mental prowess of Jon Jones, a renowned UFC fighter, and how he achieves the 'Flow State', a mental state where one operates at peak performance. It discusses how Jones, after dominating his opponents in the light heavyweight division, moved to the heavyweight division to reignite his competitive edge and experience the Flow State. The paragraph explains the necessity of a challenge at the edge of one's skill level to enter this state. It also outlines Jones' use of 'anchoring', a technique where he associates a specific feeling with an external trigger to enter the Flow State. Furthermore, it touches on how Jones channels his anxiety into excitement, a crucial step as anxiety can hinder the Flow State. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of being present and using pattern recognition to capitalize on opponents' weaknesses, which Jones does through extensive study and visualization.
🧠 Unlocking the Power of the Mind: Jon Jones' Mental Strategies
The second paragraph focuses on the mental strategies that Jon Jones employs to excel in his fights. It underscores his meticulous approach to studying opponents, identifying their tendencies, and visualizing how to exploit these in actual combat. The paragraph illustrates how Jones uses visualization to program his subconscious mind, which allows him to react instinctively during fights. It provides examples of how Jones has used pattern recognition to his advantage in past fights, demonstrating his ability to turn perceived weaknesses into opportunities. The paragraph concludes by highlighting the role of the subconscious in decision-making during the Flow State, where Jones' pre-planned strategies are executed without conscious thought, showcasing his exceptional mental acuity and mastery over his craft.
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Keywords
💡Flow State
💡Tarina ball
💡Anchoring
💡Zone
💡Heavyweight Division
💡Stipe Miocic
💡Visualization
💡Pattern Recognition
💡Subconscious
💡Creativity
💡Meditation
Highlights
Jon Jones is considered the greatest of all time in UFC.
Jones tested positive for Turinabol, a banned substance.
Cody Garbrandt's performance against Dominic Cruz and his experience of Flow State.
Flow State allows for instinctive decision-making at the highest level.
Jon Jones moved to the heavyweight division to reignite the challenge and fear factor.
The necessity of a challenge at the edge of one's skill level for Flow State to occur.
Jon Jones uses anchoring to enter the Flow State on command.
Jon Jones channels anxiety into excitement to facilitate Flow State.
Staying present is crucial for entering the Flow State.
Jon Jones engages his senses to stay in the moment during fights.
Flow State increases creativity by 400 to 700 percent.
Jon Jones's pattern recognition and studying opponents' tendencies.
Visualization strengthens neural pathways for instant reaction during fights.
Jon Jones's ability to capitalize on opponents' weaknesses due to his preparation.
The subconscious acts without thinking during the Flow State, making fights look easy.
Jon Jones's genius lies in his understanding of the mind and its power.
Encouragement for viewers to leave a 'bones' emoji if they watched the whole video.
Transcripts
what makes Jon Jones the greatest of all
time is it steroids it's Jon Jones uh
tested positive for Tarina ball illegal
techniques I do put people in the eyes
and it's very illegal uh but I do or
something else we really do paint our
world with our thoughts and our level of
self-belief to find out we must go back
in time December 30th 2016 UFC 207 Cody
garbrandt versus Dominic Cruz Cody
garbratt put on the greatest performance
of his career against Cruz to win the
bantamweight title after the fight he
talked about how he was in Flow State
and instinctively knew what to do at
every moment I have experience at Flow
State but never on that highest stage or
on that level yeah of in depth with my
body and you know and just seeing
everything I could see every punch
however he never recreated that magic
and lost his title shortly after it's
because he never learned how to enter
the Flow State on command Jon Jones
however learned how to do it a long time
ago also called being in the zone during
this Flow State we are operating on a
subconscious level and fully immersed in
what we're doing for flow to occur the
challenge must be at the edge of our
skill level if it's too easy we get
bored if it's too difficult we get
anxious if it's making us stretch flow
has the possibility to occur the reason
I bring this up is because of why Jon
Jones moved from the light heavyweight
division to the heavyweight division the
fear was gone I didn't really I didn't
really fear these guys I just wanted
more I wanted I wanted to be nervous
again I wanted I wanted to have fear
again I think fear is healthy Jones was
in this Zone down here and experiencing
boredom after dominating Legends like
Shogun Machida and DC his later
opponents did not present the same level
of challenge skill wise so to bring
himself back to flow he decided to raise
the challenge and move up to heavyweight
to fight Stipe and ganu or gone now a
more difficult challenge doesn't
guarantee reaching the Flow State the
challenge being at the edge of our skill
level is only one part of the equation
however Jon Jones knows the whole
equation at after being presented with a
challenge at the edge of our skill level
there are triggers we can use to ensure
we enter the Flow State the first
trigger Jones uses is anchoring
anchoring is associating an internal
feeling with an external trigger Jon
Jones has Associated the feeling of flow
with spinning in circles with his arms
outstretched he has done this his entire
career this is 10 years ago this is five
years ago and this is his last fight
with enough practice through anchoring
you can train your mind to associate any
desired feeling with a specific external
trigger Jon Jones uses this external
trigger to enter flow on command next
Jon Jones channels his anxiety into
excitement being nervous is important
you know that
it's a quote that I love I see it all
the time you know there's nothing wrong
with having butterflies as long as you
can get them to fly information
physiologically anxiety and excitement
are the exact same what makes us feel
anxiety or excitement is solely based on
how we feel about it Jon Jones
understands this and convinces himself
during the walkout that he is feeling
excitement because anxiety prevents flow
from happening when he's walking out in
front of tens of thousands of screaming
fans there's a flood of emotions
adrenaline and nerves Jon Jones gets his
butterflies in formation by telling
himself positive affirmations at this
moment to channel this energy into
excitement and not anxiety
[Music]
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oh yeah
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and the last thing Jon Jones does to
enter the flow state is stay as present
as possible and I'm just going to be
embracing the moment you know whether
people are booing or cheering I know
that a lot of people are here to see me
and um I'm just gonna live in my moment
living my destiny and just uh try to
just soak as much in and enjoy as much
of it as I can being truly in the moment
focusing on the here and now that is the
only way to enter flow if you're worried
about what could happen or thinking
about what has happened it's impossible
to be at your best right now John stays
in the Moment by engaging his senses and
constantly bringing himself back to
Center even mid-fight when he sits on
his stool he centers himself in the
present moments what I try to do is try
to close my eyes and I focus on the
water I focus on
there are focus on the Beauty and the
fresh air
between thinking about all these
beautiful thoughts
I find myself the cover this Focus
brings him back to the moment it ensures
that if he has slipped out of the Flow
State he can get right back into it and
fight at his best most creative self it
has been found that flow increases
creativity by 400 to 700 percent which
explains why Jon Jones does Jon Jones
things he is the president and he is the
future and he might be the greatest
talent that we've ever seen in the UFC
and the last thing Jon Jones does to get
into the flow state is pattern
recognition Jones is obsessed with
studying other Fighters Tendencies and
weaknesses I study everybody extensively
and then I come up with their patterns I
figure out the way they Flinch I figure
out their first favorite punch their
second favorite punch their their
favorite combinations their setups to
their takedowns when they clinch what
side of the head's going to be literally
everything I know everything about every
opponent he studies them and visualizes
fighting them hundreds if not thousands
of times I became obsessed with the
power of the Mind meditation
visualization and just realizing how
powerful our minds actually are during
these visualizations he programs how he
will capitalize on their weaknesses over
and over again the brain cannot tell the
difference of visualization from reality
so these neural pathways are
strengthened with each repetition so
when the moment comes and the
opportunity presents itself pattern
recognition kicks in and he capitalizes
instantly the most obvious example of
this was his most recent fight with on
God has a tendency from Southpaw to
overthrow his left straight here you can
see him overthrow it ingano didn't
capitalize the next time he throws it
you can see him overthrow it again this
time inganu tries to throw a hook off
the break Jon Jones saw this and
visualized what he would do a thousand
times which is slipped to the outside
clinch and use this opportunity to take
gun down which is why when the moment
came in the fight it was instinctive
from Jon
all right
immediately that is absolutely huge the
next weakness Jones song Gone is that
when he's taken down he often tries to
wrestle up while leaving his neck
exposed you can see here gone's neck is
exposed but in ganu is not confident in
his submission game and doesn't go for
the guillotine Jon Jones saw this and
undoubtedly visualized cranking a
guillotine over and over and over which
is why when God did exactly that
[Applause]
the prefrontal cortex of our brain is
responsible for thinking and decision
making in flow there's less activity in
this area and we act from our
subconscious without thinking to us the
fight looked unbelievably easy for Jones
but it's because he programmed his
subconscious with the instructions many
times and in the Flow State it simply
acted on the instructions
instantaneously when the opportunities
presented themselves Jon Jones is
undoubtedly A Gifted athlete who works
very hard but his true genius which is
often overlooked is his understanding of
the Mind hey thank you for checking out
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