In this week's mini-episode we finish our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains hybrid breaks, or submissions that combine multiple breaking mechanics such as linear breaks, rotational breaks, and slicers.  Hybrid breaks are often more powerful than those relying on a single breaking mechanic.(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rulehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-ruleMini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanicsMini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanicsMini Ep. 24: Slicer Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15940713-mini-ep-24-slicer-mechanicsGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Sara Rafferty!  Sara is the agent and manager for Jiu-Jitsu standouts like Adele Fornarino, Brianna Ste-Marie, and Jake O'Driscoll.  In this episode, Sara shares her advice on how athletes can leverage agents, managers, and representation to negotiate better sponsorships and fight contracts in Jiu-Jitsu.Follow Sara Rafferty on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/a_raffertyFollow Carolina Vallejo on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carovallejojjResources discussed in this episode:Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher & William Uryhttps://amzn.to/3YxuU6nMental models discussed in this episode:The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Timeframe Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Trading Uphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/trading-up/Anchoring Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/anchoring-bias/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains slicers, a submission that usually targets the bicep or calf, and discusses why these submissions may be underused due to IBJJF ruleset restrictions.(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rulehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-ruleMini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanicsMini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanicsGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse!  Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete.  In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition.  Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels.Follow Amanda on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/Resources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Leyhttps://bjj.plus/210BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Brusehttps://bjj.plus/218Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevenshttps://amzn.to/4dOPNiKMindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweckhttps://amzn.to/4eFfG5L The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy https://amzn.to/3NnVGbXMindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinnhttps://amzn.to/3Y6cadB Mental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains rotational breaks like kimuras, omoplatas, and heel hooks.  We also explain the difference between internal and external rotations, and why internal rotations are so powerful. (A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rulehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-ruleMini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanicsGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Rob Biernacki, Cory Burton, and Gary Gilbert!  Collectively, they are the coaching team at Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.  In this episode, Rob and the team explain the importance of having a common coaching language across the entire team, and how our choice of language shapes our behavior. Train with Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada:https://islandtopteam.com/Learn from Island Top Team online at BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Mental models discussed in this episode:Labelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Zone of Geniushttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we begin a series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu!  This episode explains linear breaks like armbars and kneebars, which hyperextend the middle joint (elbow/knee) of a limb.(A note on terminology: a linear "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue.  However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)Before you listen to this episode, check out:Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rulehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-ruleGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week you're getting a bonus episode!  Avery Lorenzato from Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado joins us to share his philosophy of "playing the sport."  A great conversation on the importance of play, and what it's like to train at a gym that focuses on a games-based approach. Follow Golden Jiu Jitsu on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/golden_jiujitsuTrain with Avery at Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado:https://goldenjj.com/Need help growing your Jiu-Jitsu business?If you're a gym owner or Jiu-Jitsu entrepreneur, we can help manage your marketing, sales, lead generation, product design, technology, and business development!  Just shoot us a message at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/contact Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Trey Hucks!  Trey is best known as the founder of Slime Mold Grappling Club, an amazing database of Jiu-Jitsu games based on the ecological approach and other coaching best practices.  In this episode, Trey makes the case for "Beer League Jiu-Jitsu," a mindset emphasizing the social and communal benefits of Jiu-Jitsu first and foremost, above athletic accomplishments or performance.Visit the Slime Mold Grappling Club games database:https://slimemoldgrappling.com/Resources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Soudershttps://bjj.plus/203 BJJMM Ep. 206: How We Learn to Move, feat. Dr. Rob Grayhttps://bjj.plus/206 Mental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss the 3 joint rule!  It's an essential mental model for understanding how you control your opponent's arms and legs, especially when advancing position or attempting a submission.More resources on the 3 joint rule:BJJ Mental Models Ep. 270: The 3 Joint Rule, feat. Jeff Shawhttps://bjj.plus/270The 3 Joint Rule — BJJMM Databasehttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-ruleGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're taking on a topic by listener demand: how to help BJJ business owners succeed financially!  In this episode, we're joined by David Bayarena, a BJJ black belt, certified financial planner, and founder of Kaizen Wealth Planning and RONIN Financial Planning.  David highlights topics relevant to all BJJ business owners, such as insurance, tax mitigation, succession plans, and retirement plans.  Drawing parallels between financial and martial strategies, David emphasizes the need for diversification, paying oneself first, embracing total financial responsibility, and fostering a proactive approach to financial health in the martial arts realm.Get David's help with your BJJ business:https://www.roninwealth.com/Get David's help in other sectors:https://www.kwealthplan.com/Connect with David on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ronin_wealthResources discussed in this episode:Profit First, by Mike Michalowiczhttps://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-firstMental models discussed in this episode:Layers of Strategyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Red Queen Effecthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/red-queen-effect/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss hybrid choke mechanics!  We've already covered the primary types of chokes in Jiu-Jitsu.  Now let's talk about what happens when we combine these types of chokes, whether hybrid chokes are "better," and how hybrid chokes muddle complicated topics like rulesets and consent. Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanics Mini Ep. 18: Crank Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15738946-mini-ep-19-crank-mechanicsRead up on the different types of chokes:https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Tum Energia!  Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts.  In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu digital content toward short-form content like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Stories.  We discuss the implications to BJJ content creators, how practitioners can learn from content of different types, and the ethics of short-form content on our attention spans. Follow Tum on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tumenergiaSubscribe to Tum on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@energiamartialartsBuy Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_tum-energia-voornWatch Tum's courses on The BJJ Project:https://www.thebjjproject.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Ep. 205: Psychological Safety, feat. Tum Emergiahttps://bjj.plus/205SUBMETA:https://submeta.io/The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin:https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learningFarnam Street, by Shane Parrish:https://fs.blog/Mental models discussed in this episode:Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Hick's Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/hicks-law/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss crank mechanics!  Cranks are submissions that attack the cervical spine (the neck).  We discuss the ethics of cranks, how to engage with them safely, and their relevance to rulesets. Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanicsRead up on the different types of chokes:https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Josh Vogel!  Alongside his wife Angie, Josh is a co-founder and head instructor at The Jiu Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia.  In this episode, Josh emphasizes the importance of structured class curriculums and a project-based focus, where students develop their skills through specific, measurable 90-day projects targeting various techniques.Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshrvogelhttps://www.instagram.com/thejiujitsucompanyTrain with Josh at The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Old City PA:https://www.jiujitsuphilly.com/Buy 90 Day Project Based Jiu Jitsu by Josh Vogel on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/90-day-project-based-jiu-jitsu-by-josh-vogelMental models discussed in this episode:Mnemonicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Diminishing Returnshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/diminishing-returns/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Planning Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/planning-paradox/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Deliberate Practicehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss compression choke mechanics!  Compression chokes involve squeezing your opponent's chest so tightly that their lungs can't expand to take in air.  They're a bit silly and not high-percentage, but they're still worth knowing about so you don't wind up on the wrong end of someone else's compression choke highlight reel.Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsMini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanicshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanicsRead up on the different types of chokes:https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

For our 300th episode, there's only one guest that'll do: James "300" Foster!  James is a 3x black belt masters world champion, 4th degree black belt under Giva Santana, and the head coach at Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  In this episode, James shares how teachers who are also active competitors can balance those two priorities, and even synergize them.Follow James on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/james300fosterSubscribe to James' YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@James300FosterListen to James' podcast, Nerdy Mewzings:https://www.nerdymewzings.com/podcastTrain with James at Foster BJJ:http://fosterbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss air choke mechanics!  Air chokes involve cutting off your opponent's ability to breathe by either compressing their trachea ("windpipe") or covering their mouth.  Air chokes often don't act as quickly as blood chokes, but there are ways to speed them up by triggering the gag reflex.  We also talk about why air chokes are legitimate techniques and should not be thought of as "dirty."Listen to our prior mini-episode on blood choke mechanics:https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanicsRead up on the different types of chokes:https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Adam Medlock!  Adam is a Braulio Estima black belt and a lead educator from the UK.  In this episode, Adam discusses the challenges of student assessment, or how Jiu-Jitsu coaches can measure student progress and the effectiveness of the curriculum.  Key points include the introduction of the TLA cycle (Teaching, Learning, and Assessment) and the concept of cumulative disfluency, alongside a critique of one-size-fits-all curricula and seminar-style teaching.Resources discussed in this episode:Inside the Black Box: Assessment for Learning in the Classroom, by Paul Black et al.https://bit.ly/4dUdqqGInside the Black Box: Raising Standards Through Classroom Assessment, by Dylan Wiliam & Paul Blackhttps://kappanonline.org/inside-the-black-box-raising-standards-through-classroom-assessment/Kolb's Cycle of Reflective Practice — University of Hullhttps://libguides.hull.ac.uk/reflectivewriting/kolbTeach Like a Champion, by Doug Lemovhttps://teachlikeachampion.org/books/The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkinhttps://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learningMental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Goodhart's Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss blood choke mechanics!  This is the concept behind all chokes we'd classify as "carotid restraints," where compression on the carotid arteries cuts off blood flow to the brain.  We'll discuss the simple "triangle around the head" concept that helps tighten all blood chokes including rear naked chokes, collar chokes, triangle chokes, and head and arm chokes.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider!  Mandy is a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete competing at purple belt out of SOUL FIGHTERS Martial Arts in Allen, Texas.  Mandy just underwent surgery for chronic bursitis in her elbow, and in this week's episode, Mandy shares her experience working around injury in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include the challenges of training through injuries, distinguishing between manageable injuries and those requiring full rest, maintaining mental sharpness and motivation during recovery, and the public perception athletes face regarding injury-related decisions.Follow Mandy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandynschneider Mental models discussed in this episode:Prioritize Longevityhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Timeframe Paradoxhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/Mental Gatekeepinghttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Visualizationhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/Defensive Thinkinghttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Stress and Recoveryhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Training Handicapshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/Self-Competitionhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode we discuss dominant angles!  The concept of dominant angles is more complicated than "being behind or beside your opponent."  It's more about positioning your body relative to theirs such that their arms, legs, and other weapons can't come into play.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by David Figueroa-Martinez!  David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California.  In this episode, David discusses one of the most difficult — but sometimes essential — decisions that many grapplers will face during their journey: the decision to leave their gym.Follow David on social:https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099https://www.threads.net/@dfm.2099David's website:https://dfm2099.me/Support David via DawnBreakers BJJ:https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Cognitive Dissonancehttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss countergripping!  There are three ways to counter a grip:breaking the grip (stripping their fingers),inverting the grip (pummeling to make the grip our own), orchanging the angle (which can render the grip useless).In general, breaking the grip is the least efficient option, changing the angle is the most efficient, and inverting the grip is in between.Note that we want our grips to be dominant grips, meaning that they give us more control than they give to our opponent.Listen to our prior mini-episode, "grips dictate position," before this one:https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15489555-mini-ep-13-grips-dictate-positionRead more about countergripping:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/countergrippingGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Tom "TP" Grant!  Tom Grant, also known by the writer's handle TP Grant, is a BJJ black belt under Issac Riggs and an MMA/BJJ writer best known for his work at Bloody Elbow and Bleacher Report.  In this episode, Tom discusses the importance of adapting on the fly.  Techniques are rarely executed exactly as taught; they're usually improvised.Read History of Jiu-Jitsu, by TP Grant:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/654500-history-of-jiu-jitsu-coming-to-america-and-the-birth-of-the-ufcTrain with Tom at Evolution MMA in Chicago:https://www.evolutionmmachicago.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Windows of Opportunityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Labelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we discuss one of Steve's favorite mental models: grips dictate position!  As the name implies, whoever wins the grip fight in Jiu-Jitsu often dictates the position.  Focus on winning the grip fight before attempting to advance position or secure a submission.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Sebastian Brosche!  Sebastian is a BJJ black belt, the founder of the legendary platform Yoga for BJJ, and also the founder of his new project, Teach Grappling.  In this episode, we discuss knowledge organization, effective teaching strategies, curriculum development, standardization, instructor education, and the future of Jiu-Jitsu education. Follow Sebastian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogaforbjjJoin Yoga for BJJ:https://yogaforbjj.net/Check out Sebastian's latest project, Teach Grappling:https://teachgrappling.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Rapoport's Ruleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rapoports-rules/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing the anatomic hierarchy!  The anatomic hierarchy is a simple but powerful mental model that organizes our body into six major tools, from strongest to weakest: our torso, our two legs, our two arms, and our head.  The anatomic hierarchy teaches us that when attacking, we should use as many of our weapons as possible, especially the stronger ones.  And we'll also have better success if we're attacking a weaker part of our opponent's body.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Kiaya Jackson!  Kiaya is the founder of SoPro Collective and a Jiu-Jitsu competitor representing Brandon Mccaghren from 10th Planet Decatur.  In this episode, Kiaya explains her unconventional journey into a Jiu-Jitsu career, and shares her playbook for making a living in the sport beyond the usual athlete and coach career paths.Follow Kiaya on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kiaya.jSoPro Training — Kiaya's coaching brand:https://www.soprotraining.com/SoPro Apparel — Kiaya's apparel brand:https://soproapparel.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kaganhttps://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/Mental models discussed in this episode:Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing posts, the last of the six core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu!  Posts occur when you use an extremity of your body to connect with and base off a platform like the floor.  Posts are important for maintaining your own base and creating opportunities to attack your opponent.  This is the sixth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.Further study:Mini Ep. 6: Frameshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15242269-mini-ep-6-framesMini Ep. 7: Levershttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15282009-mini-ep-7-leversMini Ep. 8: Wedgeshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15318897-mini-ep-8-wedgesMini Ep. 9: Clampshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15359561-mini-ep-9-clampsMini Ep. 10: Hookshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15389178-mini-ep-10-hooksGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Charles Harriott!  Charles is a BJJ black belt, professional seminar instructor, and content creator.  In this episode, Charles introduces a mental model he calls "the 3-fold view of Jiu-Jitsu."  We discuss the three lenses through which Charles views Jiu-Jitsu and how these different perspectives work together to help him better understand the art. Follow Charles on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/charlesharriottSubscribe to Charles on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlesHarriottBook seminars & privates with Charles:https://www.charlesharriott.com/Support Charles on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/charlesharriottGet Charles' instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/dvd/fighter_charles-harriottMental models discussed in this episode:The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing hooks, the main mechanic behind techniques like butterfly guard.  Hooks are a tracking mechanic used to follow your opponent and create opportunities to off-balance them.  This is the fifth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.Further study:Mini Ep. 6: Frameshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15242269-mini-ep-6-framesMini Ep. 7: Levershttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15282009-mini-ep-7-leversMini Ep. 8: Wedgeshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15318897-mini-ep-8-wedgesMini Ep. 9: Clampshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15359561-mini-ep-9-clampsGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Jesse Walker!  Jesse is a black belt under Chris Haueter and is the head coach at Rough Hands BJJ in Louisville, Kentucky.  In this episode, Jesse introduces the paradox of control: a concept teaching us that in order to attack in Jiu-Jitsu, you must sometimes sacrifice control for movement. Follow Jesse and Rough Hands BJJ on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/roughhandsbjjTrain with Jesse at Rough Hands BJJ:https://rough-hands.net/Mental models discussed in this episode:Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Constant and Variable Tensionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Pattern Interruptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing clamps, the mechanic where you use your limbs to create a closed circuit around your opponent's body.  Think closed guard or seatbelt.  This is the fourth in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.Further study:Mini Ep. 6: Frameshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15242269-mini-ep-6-framesMini Ep. 7: Levershttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15282009-mini-ep-7-leversMini Ep. 8: Wedgeshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15318897-mini-ep-8-wedgesGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Ben Van Doren!  Ben is a Lucas Lepri black belt and the head instructor at Deep Blue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Caledonia, Michigan.  In this episode, Ben draws on his experience as a manager and BJJ gym owner to discuss difficult coaching conversations.  This conversation is a great playbook for Jiu-Jisu leaders of all sorts, and how they can productively navigate the difficult conversations that arise on the job with both your students and coaches. Follow Ben and Deep Blue BJJ on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/deepbluebrazilianjiujitsuSubscribe to Ben's newsletter on Substack:https://benvandoren.substack.com/Train with Ben at Deep Blue BJJ:https://www.deepbluebrazilianjiujitsu.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing wedges, and we don't mean pizza!  We break down the two types of wedges in Jiu-Jitsu: blocking wedges (used for immobilizing your opponent) and prying wedges (used for breaking open your opponent's defenses).  This is the third in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.Further study:Mini Ep. 6: Frameshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15242269-mini-ep-6-framesMini Ep. 7: Levershttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15282009-mini-ep-7-leversGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Jeff Serafin!  Jeff is the head instructor at Serafin BJJ, a partner at Gym 1801, and a black belt under Jack McVicker and Megaton Dias.  In this episode, Jeff advocates for fostering a healthy gym culture and reducing dogma in Jiu-Jitsu.  Topics include: identifying and avoiding toxic gym cultures, ego management in training, and strategies for pairing students to ensure safety and learning. Follow Jeff on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/serafinbjjTrain with Jeff at Serafin BJJ:https://serafinjiujitsu.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/ Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing levers!  Levers are force multipliers and the source of leverage in Jiu-Jitsu.  In this episode, we talk about the levers of the human body, turning frames into levers, and when levers are less important.  This is the second in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts.Further study:Mini Ep. 6: Frameshttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15242269-mini-ep-6-framesGet our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic!  Lyzz is a multi-time black belt masters world champion and a longtime member of the BJJ Mental Models Premium community.  Lyzz will be competing at ADCC this year after earning her entry via victory at ADCC West Coast Trials.  In this episode, Lyzz shares what high-level competition camps look like, how to best utilize your competition team, and what to do when your preparation doesn't go according to plan.Follow Lyzz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ms_daemonetteMental models discussed in this episode:Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Advice Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/advice-paradox/Layers of Strategyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Planning Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/planning-paradox/ Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're discussing frames!  You probably know what a frame is, but I'm guessing you haven't walked through the concept as in-depth as we'll do here today!  Let's talk about how we define a "frame," when we want to use frames, what makes frames useful, and when frames become a liability.  This is the first in a six-part series of mini-episodes we're doing on the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: frames, levers, wedges, clamps, hooks, and posts. Further study:Ep. 127: Frames, feat. Matt Kwanhttps://bjj.plus/127Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Chris Wojcik!  Chris is a black belt under Jeff Serafin and the author of The Grappler's Diary.  In this episode, Chris discusses open guard leg entanglement strategies under different rulesets. Follow Chris on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcikhttps://www.instagram.com/thegrapplersdiary Subscribe to The Grappler's Diary:https://thegrapplersdiary.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Everything is Turtle, by Steve Kwan (requires BJJMM Premium)https://bjj.plus/everythingisturtleDon't Stand Up, by Chris Wojcik — BJJ Fanaticshttps://bjjfanatics.com/products/dont-stand-up-by-chris-wojcikMental models discussed in this episode:Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Ratchet Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Deliberate Practicehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the alignment scorecard!  It's a quick way to use Rob Biernacki's alignment framework to "score" your grappling and make smarter grappling decisions faster.  This episode builds on the last four mini-episodes about base, posture, structure, and alignment.Further study:BJJMM Mini Ep. 1: Basehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15022850-mini-ep-1-baseBJJMM Mini Ep. 2: Posturehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15078064-mini-ep-2-postureBJJMM Mini Ep. 3: Structurehttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15121901-mini-ep-3-structureBJJMM Mini Ep. 4: Alignmenthttps://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15154544-mini-ep-4-alignmentBJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/50Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki (exclusively on BJJMM Premium)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Cal McDonald!  Cal is a BJJ black belt under Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team and is the author of the new "BJJ Foundations" instructional alongside Stephan Kesting from Grapplearts.  In this episode, Cal discusses "automatic grappling," or the science of how we can improve our reaction time and make better decisions by thinking less when we train.Email Cal:[email protected] Cal's instructional, BJJ Foundations:https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-foundations/Resources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 93 feat. Cal McDonald:https://bjj.plus/93The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkinhttps://amzn.to/4bKlk4GThinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahnemanhttps://amzn.to/3R8bOk6Mental models discussed in this episode:Effortful Retrievalhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Deliberate Practicehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/deliberate-practice/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of alignment!  Alignment is Rob Biernacki's simplified concept for understanding Jiu-Jitsu and making smarter grappling decisions faster.  This episode builds on the last three mini-episodes about base, posture, and structure.Further study:BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignmenthttps://bjj.plus/1BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/50Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki (exclusively on BJJMM Premium)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Lucas Wilhan!  Lucas is a black belt under Bruno Fernandes and is the head instructor at Lapel Arts in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  In this episode, Lucas joins us to break down concepts behind the ankle lock, and to discuss modern innovations and variants around this submission.Follow Lucas, Pauline, and Lapel Arts on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lucaswilhanhttps://www.instagram.com/paulibakhttps://www.instagram.com/lapelartsCheck out Lucas' instructional on Teachable:https://lapelartsonline-s-school.teachable.com/Train with Lucas at Lapel Arts:https://www.lapelarts.ca/Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of structure!  Structure means the ability to effectively utilize your limbs.  This episode builds on the last two mini-episodes about base and posture.Further study:BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignmenthttps://bjj.plus/1BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/50Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Dr. Jooyoung Lee!  Jooyoung is a BJJ black belt, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto, and an accredited expert in the sociological study of violence.  In this episode, Jooyoung discusses the science behind "pulling the trigger" when grappling, how to be more aggressive in the moment, and how to avoid becoming flustered in the face of your opponent's aggression.Follow Jooyoung on social media:https://www.instagram.com/joojitsuleehttps://www.threads.net/@joojitsuleeJooyoung's website:https://www.jooyoungkimlee.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Blowin’ Up: Rap Dreams in South Central, by Dr. Jooyoung Leehttps://amzn.to/3yz0QO2Violence: A Micro-sociological Theory, by Randall Collinshttps://amzn.to/3wGWtQwBJJMM Ep. 275: The Roadhouse Choke, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/275Body & Soul: Notebooks of an Apprentice Boxer, by Loïc Wacquanthttps://amzn.to/4bqCPY6Ways of the Hand, by David Sudnowhttps://amzn.to/3ynFKCdThe Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkinhttps://amzn.to/4bKlk4GMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Survival Modehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survival-mode/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this week's mini-episode, we're introducing the concept of posture!  Let's talk about what posture means in the context of Jiu-Jitsu, why it's so important, and how managing posture improves both your defense and offense.  This episode builds on last week's mini-episode about base.Further study:BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignmenthttps://bjj.plus/1BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/50Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined by Beatrice Jin!  Beatrice is a coach at Kogaion Academy in Virginia, an outstanding brown belt professional competitor, and the operator of America's longest-running women's open mat.  In this episode, Beatrice explains how unaggressive grapplers can shed that passive mindset, "stop being nice," and weaponize the strategic meanness needed to excel at high-level Jiu-Jitsu.Follow Beatrice on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/berimbozoFollow Kogaion Academy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kogaion_academyCheck out Beatrice's matches on FloGrappling:https://www.flograppling.com/search?q=beatrice%20jinBuy Beatrice's awesome stickers:https://buttscooterjiujitsu.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Momentumhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/momentum/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Respect Your Opponenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-your-opponent/Ulysses Contractshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

We're launching a brand new mini-podcast!  Once a week, we'll publish a brief explanation of a key mental model for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  This week we're talking about base, one of the core elements from Rob Biernacki's theory of alignment.Further study:BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignmenthttps://bjj.plus/1BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/50Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Dominyka Obelenyte!  Dom is a black belt under Marcelo Garcia, a 4x black belt and 10x overall world champion, and a longtime BJJ Mental Models collaborator and coach.  In this episode, Dominyka breaks down mental models for Jiu-Jitsu gameplanning alongside her new Digitsu instructional, The Art of the Gameplan.Get Dom's gameplanning instructional on Digitsu:https://digitsu.com/programs/art-of-the-gameplan-dominyka-obelenyteFollow Dom on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmomCheck out Dominyka's art:https://www.dominyka-art.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kaganhttps://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/Mental models discussed in this episode:Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Josh McKinney!  Josh is a coach at HeadnodHQ in Illinois and a black belt under Kyle Watson.  In this episode, Josh breaks down his "Champions Stay Present" coaching strategy: a mindfulness-based method to help athletes achieve their best performance and mental state.Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinneyCheck out the I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show:https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinneyhttps://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushowResources mentioned in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 227: Designated Winners, feat. Josh McKinneyhttps://bjj.plus/227Essentialism, by Greg McKeownhttps://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/The Purler Way audio course (requires BJJMM Premium)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/products/the-purler-way-feat-nick-purler/Headspacehttps://www.headspace.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/Hick's Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/hicks-law/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Ecological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/Cognitive Dissonancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Dr. Mike Piekarski!  Better known as "Doctor Kickass" on Instagram, Mike is a BJJ black belt under Henry Akins and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy.  In this episode, we discuss ways to safely apply the stack pass and reduce your risk of injury while defending it.Follow Mike on social:https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickasshttps://www.facebook.com/mike.piekarski.50Work with Mike:https://linktr.ee/doctor_kickassMental models discussed in this episode:Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Giles Garcia!  Giles is the head coach at Ronin Grappling in Glasgow, Scotland.  In this episode, Giles explains why it's so important that coaches help their students simplify their thinking surrounding Jiu-Jitsu.Follow Giles on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/el_guancheTrain with Giles at Ronin Grappling:https://roningrappling.com/Learn from Giles online at BJJ Codex:https://www.bjjcodex.com/Resources discussed in this episode:White Belt Survival Course w/ Christian Graugarthttps://youtu.be/vOznf6T9B8IMental models discussed in this episode:Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Grip Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/Priit's 45° Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-rule/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Stuart Cooper!  Stuart is best known for his incredible Jiu-Jitsu documentaries, but he's also an outstanding black belt with a deadly guard passing game.  In this episode, Stuart joins us to discuss some of the best styles and strategies for passing the guard.Follow Stuart on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilmsSubscribe to Stuart's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilmsSupport Stuart's work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/StuartCooperFilmsResources discussed in this episode:Less Impressed More Involved — YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJDemetrious Johnson — YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/135mightymouseMental models discussed in this episode:Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Types of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/Mirrored Stanceshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

We're giving you a bonus episode because yesterday's release was an April Fools' Day joke. 🤣This episode is the second in a new BJJ Mental Models Premium series: Grappling With Confidence.  In this episode, we're joined by breakout star and 2023 ADCC European champion Jozef Chen!  Jozef discusses the importance of confidence for building resilience, the challenges faced by high-profile grapplers, and strategies for compartmentalization.Follow Jozef on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjjWatch Jozef on the B Team YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@BTeamJiuJitsuResources mentioned in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 221: Getting Better Faster, feat. Jozef Chenhttps://bjj.plus/221How Jozef Chen is Changing BJJ — Alec Bauldinghttps://youtu.be/p0kK1JlC8GwBJJMM Ep. 257: Mindset for Betas, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/257The Chimp Paradox, by Dr. Steve Petershttps://amzn.to/43xb8KbLess Impressed More Involved x BJJMM collab podcasthttps://bit.ly/3VwYxoiDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Priit Mihkelson, formerly of Defensive BJJ!  In this episode, Priit shares some shocking news: he is abandoning his study of defensive Jiu-Jitsu.  We discuss Priit's new focus on 100% offensive BJJ, including topics such as: flash submissions, attacking from inside the guard, winning by injury stoppage, and biting mechanics.Follow Priit on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelsonSign up for Defensive BJJ (soon to be rebranded Offensive BJJ):https://defensivebjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Submission Over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/submission-over-position/Victory by Injuryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/victory-by-injury/Biting Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/biting-mechanics/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Mike Jaramillo!  Mike is John Danaher's first black belt and the advanced no gi instructor at the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York.  In this episode, Mike discusses Jiu-Jitsu's power as a "happy pill" to enhance mental health, combat depression, and bring people together.Follow Mike on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mikejaramillo_bjjFollow The Happy Pill Project on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehappypillprojectSupport The Happy Pill Project:https://linktr.ee/thehappypillprojectSupport the We Defy Foundation:https://wedefyfoundation.org/Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This episode was originally for BJJ Mental Models Premium subscribers, but you're getting it for free!  The Highest Levels is a BJJMM Premium podcast on peak performance hosted by Emily Kwok and Joe Hannan.  In this episode, Emily is joined by arguably the greatest pound-for-pound grappler in the history of the sport, Marcelo Garcia.  I really don't have any words to describe this one - give it a listen.Follow Marcelo on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/marcelogarciajiujitsu/Follow Emily on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emilykwokbjj/Follow Joe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bjj_meditations/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Emily Kwok!  Emily is a peak performance consultant and multi-time BJJ black belt world champion representing Marcelo Garcia.  In this episode, Emily introduces polarity mapping: a powerful tool for understanding nuance and breaking through either/or thinking.  We discuss polarities in Jiu-Jitsu, such as: tension/slack, fast/slow, retraction/extension, holding on/letting go, and concepts/techniques.Emily's website:https://www.emilykwok.com/Emily's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emilykwokbjjResources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 121: Kegan's Theory of Adult Development, feat. David Zeitlerhttps://bjj.plus/121Polarity Management, by Barry Johnsonhttps://amzn.to/3PpPMspMental models discussed in this episode:Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Force Compressionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki!  Fresh off winning his first world championship at 2023 IBJJF No Gi Worlds in the masters 4 black belt middleweight division, Rob joins us to unveil a new submission he's been developing for the past year: the roadhouse choke.  It's a modified throat post choke that Rob recently used successfully in competition, and it's surprisingly legal under most rulesets.Watch Rob's demonstration of the roadhouse choke:https://youtu.be/5-WKLUfG2H4Watch Rob use the roadhouse choke in competition:https://youtu.be/1AyB89AzkDsBuy Rob's roadhouse choke instructional:https://bjj.plus/roadhouseFollow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam Mental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Opening Salvoshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

We make a LOT of educational Jiu-Jitsu content here at BJJ Mental Models!  Whether you're into our free resources or a BJJMM Premium subscriber, here's a playbook on how to best use ALL our content to become a better grappler.Watch this on YouTube to see the visuals:https://youtu.be/4vbreoHjVR8Here's a link to the course mentioned in this episode:https://bit.ly/436VPrbDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Use code THANKYOU for 50% off your first month!Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by David Porter!  David is a black belt under Pedro Sauer and manages XCAL Martial Arts in Ashburn, Virginia.  In this episode, David discusses the importance of choosing your coaching language carefully.  David shares best practices such as: focusing on evergreen mechanics, clarity in language, aligning with student goals, avoiding complacency, and naming conventions. Follow David on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lanky_mongooseTrain with David at XCAL:https://xcal.com/Check out David's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/fighter_dave-porterMental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Tokui Wazahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Naming Conceptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by black belt and Yoga for BJJ founder Sebastian Brosche!  Sebastian joins us to break down one of our favorite strategies: position as submission.  The meta is increasingly evolving to appreciate the importance of submission-level pressure.  In this episode, we explain why that is and how to do it.Follow Sebastian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogaforbjjSubscribe to Yoga for BJJ on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/yogaforbjjJoin Yoga for BJJ:https://yogaforbjj.net/join_usBecome a Yoga for BJJ instructor:https://yogaforbjj.teachable.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Pattern Interruptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Brother Matt joins us again to break down common Jiu-Jitsu mistakes such as failing to regulate tension, failing to fight for the inside channel, failing to manage the distance, failing to set goals, believing your coach knows everything, and failing to clear your trademark with JT Torres.Follow Matt on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onguardbjjJoin the On Guard BJJ Online Academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/onlineResources mentioned in this episode:The Fastest Way: To Become An Effective Guard Passer (No Gi), by John Danaherhttps://bit.ly/3wnnXKzLongstep Masterclass, by Tainan Dalprahttps://bit.ly/42YJSEhMental models discussed in this episode:Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Constant and Variable Tensionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/Force Compressionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Seated vs. Supine Guardshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/Layers of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Phases of Passinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Kristina Barlaan!  Kristina is a black belt under Caio Terra, and is a passionate advocate for mental health in the Jiu-Jitsu community.  In this episode, Kristina joins us to speak candidly about her personal experiences with high-functioning anxiety as a Jiu-Jitsu coach and athlete.Follow Kristina on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kbjiujitsuEmail Kristina:[email protected] Connect with Erin Herle for mental performance coaching:https://erinherle.com/Feb 25 2024: Train with Kristina & Erin in Queens NY!https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/ (Event is a fundraiser in support of Shama Ko, Program Director at Girls in Gis, during her battle with cancer)Mental models discussed in this episode:Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/ Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Jeff Shaw!  Jeff is the head instructor at Bellingham BJJ and the co-creator of the "Creating Gym Culture" series on BJJ Mental Models Premium.  In this episode, Jeff joins us to break down the 3 Joint Rule: a critical mental model for understanding how to control your opponent's limbs.Follow Jeff and Bellingham BJJ on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jeffmshawhttps://www.instagram.com/bellinghambjjTrain with Jeff at Bellingham BJJ:https://bellinghambjj.com/Resources discussed in this episode:The 3 Joint Rule — BJJ Mental Modelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Creating Gym Culture (requires BJJMM Premium)https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/creating-gym-culture-feat-jeff-shawMental models discussed in this episode:3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth!  Josh joins us to break down a powerful and underloved position: the honey badger.  This is effectively when you "turtle" inside your opponent's guard and dig for a double under or stack pass.  It's an amazing tactic for opening and passing the guard, especially against larger opponents.Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/apexconyers/Argue with Josh on Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/user/kintanonTrain with Josh at Apex MMA:https://www.apexconyers.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Jiu-Jitsu for Hobbits, feat. Josh Wentworth (requires BJJMM Premium):https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/jiu-jitsu-for-hobbits-feat-josh-kintanon-wentworthBJJMM Camp 2023 recorded sessions (requires BJJMM Premium):https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/camps-seminarsJosh's Knee Shield Half Guard instructionals:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kneeshieldhalf (Gi)https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kneeshieldnogi (No gi)Mental models discussed in this episode:Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Edwin "Junny" Ocasio!  Fresh off his first world championship win, Junny joins us to expand on a conversation he had with Emily Kwok on The Highest Levels (an ongoing BJJMM Premium podcast).In this episode, Junny explains how he thinks about optimization, when to dig deeper into optimizing an area of his game, and how to avoid over-optimizing.Follow Junny on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/junny_bjjSubscribe to Junny's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/junnyocasioGet Junny's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_junny-ocasioMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Diminishing Returnshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/diminishing-returns/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Greg Souders!  In this episode, Greg joins us to bust some common Jiu-Jitsu myths, including: the "win or learn" debate, why teaching with "training wheels" doesn't work, the problem with instructionals, and whether belts matter.Follow Greg and Standard Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gdsoudershttps://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsuResources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Soudershttps://bjj.plus/203 BJJMM Ep. 206: How We Learn to Move, feat. Dr. Rob Grayhttps://bjj.plus/206The Primal MMA Coaching Podcasthttps://theprimalmmacoachingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Jim Carrey Karate instructor skit on In Living Colorhttps://youtu.be/h_vvI26NnwEMental models discussed in this episode:You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Perception-Action Couplinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Alec Baulding!  Alec is a black belt under Romero Cavalcanti, an accomplished competitor, and a reputed YouTube content creator.  In this episode, Alec shares his thoughts on the journey from Jiu-Jitsu student to teacher.Subscribe to Alec's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/AlecBauldingFollow Alec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alecbauldingGet Alec's instructionals on his website and BJJ Fanatics:https://www.alecbaulding.com/https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/alec-bauldingResources mentioned in this episode: How Jozef Chen is Changing BJJ — YouTubehttps://youtu.be/p0kK1JlC8GwInstagram accounts suggested by Alec https://www.instagram.com/dubious_domhttps://www.instagram.com/jonthomasbjjhttps://www.instagram.com/heather_morganbjjhttps://www.instagram.com/giancarlobodoniMental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Erin Herle!  Erin is a black belt under Rubens Charles "Cobrinha" and is the founder of #SubmitTheStigma.  She's also a mental performance consultant with a Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology, which is relevant to our topic of conversation today.In this episode, Erin talks about mental toughness.  She explains how mental toughness is an attribute you can train, how many people define it incorrectly, and what to expect when you work with a mental performance consultant.  She also explains the limitations of mental performance coaching and the ethical importance of staying within your area of competency.Take Erin's mental toughness quiz:https://www.erinherle.com/mental-toughness-quizNOTE: Erin is only running this quiz for a limited time.  In the future, this link might cease to work.  If you get an error accessing the quiz but still want to take it, please contact Erin directly at the social links below.Follow Erin and her programs on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/erinherlehttps://www.instagram.com/trainyamindhttps://www.instagram.com/submitthestigmaWork with Erin:https://www.erinherle.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Priit Mihkelson!  In this episode, Priit reveals something surprising about the way he runs his gym: he teaches submissions first!  This is pretty funny and surprising coming from "the Defensive BJJ guy," but there's a good reason why he does things this way.  Listen to learn why.Follow Priit on social:https://www.facebook.com/priit.mihkelsonhttps://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelsonLearn from Priit on Defensive BJJ:https://www.defensivebjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Perception-Action Couplinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Certainty Heuristichttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-heuristic/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Heather Morgan!  Heather is a BJJ black belt under André Galvão and a prominent online instructor.  In this episode, Heather discusses how she attacks from her favorite guard pass: the knee slice.Follow Heather on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/heather_morganbjj/Subscribe to Heather on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptMorgan0820Check out Heather's knee slice course:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kneecutcrashcourseMental models discussed in this episode:Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Waypointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/Dilemmashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Mirrorred Stanceshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki!  In this episode, Rob talks about the concept of gamification, how it optimizes learning, and how both students and coaches can gamify Jiu-Jitsu. Keep an eye on Grapplearts for Rob's upcoming gamification instructional:https://grapplearts.com/Learn from Rob at BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Follow Rob on Instagram:https://instagram.com/islandtopteamTrain with Rob at Island Top Team:https://islandtopteam.com/Resources mentioned in this episode:“Taint-Based Leverage” decal designhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/patches-decalsRob Biernacki's Taint Sweep — YouTubehttps://youtu.be/1WaQsxvafH8The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkinhttps://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learningBJJMM ep. 185: F**k Your Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Rob Biernackihttps://bjj.plus/185Mental models discussed in this episode:Gamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Victor Hugo!  Victor is a black belt under the Ribeiro brothers and a multi-time ultra heavyweight world champion.  He's also an accomplished businessperson, being both the head coach at Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu in Lake Travis and the founder of several online Jiu-Jitsu brands.In this episode, the big man shares some incredible insights on the intersections between the worlds of business and BJJ.  Victor explains how he balances all these projects, how his businesses have supported his competitive career, and the unexpected crossovers he discovered between these two different worlds.Follow Victor on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/victorhugojj/Train with Victor at Six Blades Lake Travis:https://jiujitsulaketravis.com/Learn from Victor online at VH Jiu-Jitsu:https://www.vhjiujitsu.com/Buy Victor's Big Man Flow merch:https://bigmanflow.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Transfer of Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Compartmentalizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Scott Sievewright!  Scott is the head coach at Primal MKE in Milwaukee and the host of the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast.  In this episode, Scott shares his pragmatic take on ecological dynamics for beginners and coaches alike.It's a great gentle introduction to eco, covering topics such as: how eco differs from traditional methods, the importance of making mistakes, and why we shouldn't be afraid of developing bad habits.Follow Scott and Primal MKE on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/primal_mke/Listen to Scott on the Primal MMA Coaching podcast:https://theprimalmmacoachingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Dorothy Dao!  Dorothy is a competition black belt now training under the Mendes brothers out of AOJ in Costa Mesa, California.  Previously Dorothy had trained mostly with larger partners, but at AOJ she's found an elite competition team within her own weight class.  In this episode, Dorothy shares how she's found success training with both much larger partners and also competitive athletes her own size.Follow Dorothy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/not_dorothydaoLearn more about the Better Fight Fellowship:https://www.betterfight.org/Follow the Better Fight Fellowship on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/betterfightfellowshipMental models discussed in this episode:Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Force Compressionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/Constant and Variable Tensionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Lachlan Giles!  In this episode, Lachlan talks about the philosophy of self-organization, where students take ownership of their own learning journey.  We also touch on use cases for Lachlan's amazing platform SUBMETA and his thoughts on ecological dynamics in BJJ.Learn with Lachlan on SUBMETA:https://submeta.io/Follow Lachlan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lachlan_giles/Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki!  Rob is fresh off an amazing performance at ADCC Open Canada 2023, where he won gold in the Masters division and Island Top Team took the #1 overall adult team rating.  What makes this so impressive is that in addition to being a small team, they're also mostly hobbyists.In this episode, Rob breaks down his competition mindset: a rejection of the "alpha" tropes we see all over social media.  Rob's approach is about trusting in your training, being comfortable with the work done, yielding to the possibility of loss, and identifying as perseverant.Follow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/Join Rob's online academy, BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Mental models discussed in this episode:Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Cognitive Dissonancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Stephan Kesting!  In this episode, the legendary Grapplearts instructor breaks down key concepts from his latest instructional, Rolling Backtakes for Everyone.Follow Stephan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/Resources mentioned in this episode:The Dope Mount, The Easiest Way to Get to the Mount —Stephan Kestinghttps://youtu.be/hhZx5ZFhSQwRolling Backtakes for Everyone, by Stephan Kestinghttps://www.grapplearts.com/rolling-backtakes-for-everyone/Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Chris Wojcik!  Chris is a black belt under Jeff Serafin, an accomplished competitor, and the writer of the popular BJJ newsletter The Grappler's Diary.In this episode, Chris talks about the evolving standup game in competition Jiu-Jitsu, involving a hybrid of wrestling, Judo, and BJJ. Subscribe to the Grappler's Diary on Substack:https://chrismwojcik.substack.com/Get Chris' free ebook:https://christophermwojcik.com/learn-bjj-faster/Follow Chris on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrismwojcik/Mental models discussed in this episode:Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Tokui Wazahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Drew Foster!  Drew Foster is a black belt instructor at Elevate MMA in North Carolina, the host of The Neon Belly Podcast, and a frequent contributor on /r/bjj under the alias Darce_Knight.In this episode, Drew discusses a topic we've wanted to get into for a long time: impostor syndrome.  Oxford Dictionary defines impostor syndrome as "the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills."Follow Drew Foster on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drewdarceListen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast:https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/Check out Drew's contributions on Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Double Down on Strengthshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this episode, we're joined by Joe Hannan!  Joe is a BJJ black belt under Emily Kwok, the founder of BJJ Meditations, and the co-host of The Highest Levels on BJJ Mental Models Premium.  In this episode, Joe discusses the importance of finding meaning in your Jiu-Jitsu journey. Follow Joe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bjj_meditations/Listen to the BJJ Meditations Podcast:https://www.bjjmeditations.com/podcastSubscribe to BJJ Meditations on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@bjjmeditations3786Visit the BJJ Meditations website:https://www.bjjmeditations.com/Resources discussed in this episode:The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin:https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learningAwakening from the Meaning Crisis, by John Vervaeke:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this episode, Brother Matt joins us to discuss his coaching experience with ecological dynamics and drilling.  We also get into whether the discourse surrounding the ecological approach in Jiu-Jitsu is productive or toxic.Check out The Essential Jiu-Jitsu Podcast with Brother Matt:https://ejjp.show/Subscribe to EJJP on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@TheEssentialJiuJitsuPodcastCheck out the On Guard online academy:https://onguardbjj.com/Zara Can Do Jiu-Jitsu:https://amzn.to/46tACIHResources discussed in this episode:BJJMM episode 206 feat. Dr. Rob Gray:https://bjj.plus/206How We Learn to Move, by Dr. Rob Gray:https://amzn.to/3E5tg1oMental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Effortful Retrievalhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/Differential Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/differential-learning/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Kristian Woodmansee!  Kristian is a black belt under André Galvão, the founder of Logic BJJ Online, and the head instructor at Logic Philly.  In this episode, Kristian explains his ladder system for guard passing: a simple concept that helps anyone better understand best practices for passing the guard.Follow Kristian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/logicbjjonline/Subscribe to Logic BJJ Online:https://logicbjjonline.com/Train with Kristian at Logic Philly:https://logicphilly.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Grip Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/Phases of Passinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Riley Stearns!  Riley is a BJJ black belt under Shawn Williams, and a film director best known for The Art of Self-Defense, starring Jesse Eisenberg.  In this episode, Riley shares his advice on achieving work-life balance, and how to maximize your enjoyment of Jiu-Jitsu without letting it take over your life.Follow Riley on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rileystearns/Check out Riley's Jiu-Jitsu project, Hobbyist:https://www.instagram.com/hobbyistinc/Watch Riley's films:The Art of Self-Defense:https://bit.ly/3Zdncy7 (HBO Max)https://bit.ly/3t01bqc (Apple TV)Faults:https://bit.ly/3PcjpfT (Amazon Prime)Dual:https://bit.ly/3RlT9Cw (Hulu)Mental models discussed in this episode:First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

"I truly believe I can create luck." That's something you'll hear if you listen to interviews with Wesley Seek. Wesley, better known by his handle LambySeries - or Lamby for short - is a world-class competitive card gamer, previously achieving Grandmaster status in Hearthstone and currently considered the best Marvel Snap player in the world.This episode serves two purposes. First, to feed Steve's crippling Marvel Snap addiction.  And second, to give Lamby a platform to share his sport-agnostic advice on creating luck, shaping the meta, and playing through tilt.Follow Lamby on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/lambyseriestvFollow Lamby on Twitter:https://twitter.com/LambySeriesGGSubscribe to Lamby's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@lambyseriesgamingJoin Lamby's Discord:https://discord.gg/aHjyMnvNQhMental models discussed in this episode:Table Selectionhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/Predictable Responseshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Asymmetric Warfarehttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Kaizenhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Investing in Losshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Shuharihttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Do What Workshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Beginner's Mindhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Mindfulnesshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Building Your Triggershttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Shawn Williams!  Shawn is a black belt under Renzo Gracie, and is both a renowned competitor and teacher.  In this episode, Shawn Williams explains his "closed loop" strategy for Jiu-Jitsu, wherein you're always advancing without compromising position.Follow Shawn on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shawnwilliamsbjj/Visit Shawn's website:https://shawnwilliamsbjj.tv/Visit Shawn's digital academy:https://jiujitsuedu.com/Buy Shawn's instructionals:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/shawn-williamsMental models discussed in this episode:Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Windows of Opportunityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Anthony "El Toro" Birchak!  Anthony is a UFC, Bellator, and Rizin MMA veteran, as well as a BJJ black belt under Casey Halstead.  In this episode, Anthony draws on his wrestling background to explain the importance of wrestling, both mentally and technically, in Jiu-Jitsu.Follow Anthony on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/abirchakmma/Follow Anthony on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyBirchak/Train with Anthony at 10th Planet Tucson:https://www.10thplanettucson.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Alexander Darwin!  Alexander is a black belt at Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is best known as the author of the BJJ-inspired sci-fi/fantasy novel, The Combat Codes.  In this episode, Alexander talks about the ethos of keeping it playful: a statement we've all heard before, but also a philosophy that significantly increases your enjoyment of — and performance in — Jiu-Jitsu over the long term.Follow Alexander and The Combat Codes on social:https://www.instagram.com/combatcodes/https://www.facebook.com/CombatCodes/https://twitter.com/combatcodesRead The Combat Codes on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Codes/dp/0316493007 Listen to The Combat Codes on Audible:https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Combat-Codes-Audiobook/B0BJ56BWCQMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Shama Ko!  Shama is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Penny Thomas and is best known for her role as Program Director at Girls in Gis.  In this episode, Shama shares advice on the obstacles we encounter in our Jiu-Jitsu journey, and the power of community in overcoming them.Follow Shama on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shamasko/Visit the Girls in Gis website:https://www.girls-in-gis.com/Follow Girls in Gis on social:https://www.instagram.com/girlsingis/https://twitter.com/_girls_in_gis_https://www.facebook.com/GirlsinGis/Subscribe to Girls in Gis on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/GirlsinGisListen to the Girls in Gis Podcast:https://www.girls-in-gis.com/girls-in-gis-podcast/Mental models discussed in this episode:Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Permission Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Shanti Abelha!  Shanti is a multi-time black belt world champion, management consultant, and head coach at Hive BJJ in Copenhagen.  In this episode, Shanti draws upon her business management experience to introduce lean methodologies and explain how they can transfer to skill development in BJJ.Follow Shanti on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shantibjj/Train with Shanti at Hive BJJ:https://hivebjj.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Toyota Kata, feat. Mike Rother — YouTubehttps://youtu.be/ARbMvYQaRGgMental models discussed in this episode:Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by David Figueroa-Martinez!  David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California.  In this episode, David discusses how Jiu-Jitsu, while not a replacement for therapy, can still be a powerful tool for assisting in trauma recovery.Follow David on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099/David's website:https://dfm2099.me/Dawnbreakers BJJ:https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Brandon Mccaghren!  In this episode, Brandon breaks down the concepts behind an essential 10th Planet guard: the lockdown.Follow Brandon on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brandonmc.ninja/Subscribe to Brandon's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@brandonmcninjaGet Brandon's lockdown instructional at BMAC academy:https://bmac.mykajabi.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Dr. Nate Zinsser!  Nate shares the confidence-building guidance from his essential book, The Confident Mind.Get Nate's book, The Confident Mind:https://www.natezinsser.com/bookNate's website:https://www.natezinsser.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Permission Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Priit Mihkelson!  In this episode, Priit explains recent developments in what he calls "sideways open guard:" a supine guard where your body is tilted to the side.  It's an emerging position being used by competitors such as Lachlan Giles.Follow Priit on social:https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelson/https://www.facebook.com/priit.mihkelson/Sideways Open Guard — BJJ Fanatics:https://bit.ly/46HGUFiDefensive BJJ:https://www.defensivebjj.com/Resources referenced in this episode:Jon Thomas Instagram reels:https://bit.ly/3JK95cPhttps://bit.ly/3D1tVkqAndré Galvão vs. Braulio Estima, ADCC 2013https://youtu.be/Gui5wWJA4gIMental models discussed in this episode:Seated vs. Supine Guardshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Greg Sirico!  Greg is a Marcelo Garcia black belt and is the head instructor at Odyssey BJJ in Atlanta, Georgia.  In this episode, Greg explains how regular folks who aren't BJJ celebrities or world champions can build successful and thriving Jiu-Jitsu careers.Follow Greg on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gregsirico/Follow Odyssey BJJ on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/odysseyjiujitsu/Odyssey BJJ website:https://odysseybjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Double Down on Strengthshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/ Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeterhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Steph Gaudreau!  Steph is a popular strength coach, performance nutritionist, and Jiu-Jitsu athlete.  In this episode, Steph shares her playbook on performance nutrition for "regular people:" those of us who train for fun and not as a profession.Follow Steph on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/steph_gaudreau/Steph's website:https://www.stephgaudreau.com/Listen to Steph on the Fuel Your Strength Podcast:https://www.stephgaudreau.com/fuel-your-strength-podcast/Resources discussed in this episode:Atomic Habits, by James Clear:https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsMental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Certainty Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-bias/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider!  Mandy is an up-and-coming young competitive Jiu-Jitsu athlete training out of Dallas, Texas.  Despite her young age, she's no stranger to adversity: Mandy has been very vocal about her personal experiences with the dark side of Jiu-Jitsu, including her battles with predatory instructors and mental health.Recently, Mandy shared that she "lost sight of herself for awhile" due to the pressures from full-time competition and her personal life.  In this episode, Mandy shares her experience and explains how she came back and regained her passion for the sport.Follow Mandy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mandynschneider/Resources discussed in this episode:The Champion's Mind, by James Afremowhttps://amzn.to/46bvvO4Mindset, by Carol Dweckhttps://amzn.to/3qQk7a7Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Compartmentalizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Valerie "Valhalla" Worthington!  In addition to being a black belt and OG in women's BJJ, Valerie holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and teaches coaching at Saybrook University.  In this episode, Valerie explains the importance of empathetic thinking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches and students alike.Follow Valerie on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/worthingtonvalerie/Email Valerie:[email protected] discussed in this episode:Training Wheels, by Valerie Worthington:https://amzn.to/43O2cPsThe Platinum Rule, by Tony Alessandra:https://amzn.to/3CEgUgBCody Rhodes on "seeing race:"https://bit.ly/45Xc1wwMental models discussed in this episode:Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Gant Grimes!  Gant is a black belt training out of Red River Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Wichita Falls, Texas.  He holds black belts in BJJ, JJJ, and Judo, and has 30 years of martial arts experience.  In this episode, Gant shares his belief that good Jiu-Jitsu looks like a bad marriage: know what makes them happy, and take it away.Contact Gant:[email protected] models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Jita Kyoeihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Jon Thomas!  In this episode, Jon draws on his guard expertise to share mental models and best practices for gripfighting from the bottom.Follow Jon on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonthomasbjj/Subscribe to Jon's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@JonThomasBJJCheck out Jon's website for instructionals:https://www.jonthomasbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Welcome to a BRAND NEW podcast for BJJ Mental Models Premium subscribers!  Going forward you'll need to be a BJJMM Premium subscriber to get this podcast, but we're giving you this first episode for free!We're proud to introduce "Less Impressed More Instructionals," a new premium podcast by Jake Luigi.  Jake is the mind behind Less Impressed More Involved, arguably the best analytical BJJ resource on YouTube.Once per month, Jake will give you his full recap on the instructionals he's been studying.  Think of this podcast like a Coles Notes or Spark Notes for Jiu-Jitsu instructionals.  Jake will explain the best new instructionals available, the key lessons they teach, and ultimately where he'd recommend them.  This podcast could potentially save you thousands of dollars, and hundreds of hours of study time.In this first episode, Jake talks about his studies into open guard.Instructionals referenced:John Danaher:New Wave Open Guard Volume 1New Wave Open Guard Volume 2Gordon Ryan:Thou Shall Not PassSystematically Attacking From Open Guard Supine PositionLachlan Giles (SubMeta):Open Guard RetentionLeg Drag RetentionWant more of this podcast?Sign up for BJJ Mental Models Premium and you'll get the Less Impressed More Instructionals podcast, PLUS all the other Premium perks we offer!  This includes 50+ hours of Jiu-Jitsu audio masterclasses, direct video coaching from our black belt review team, access to the internet's best BJJ community, and tons more perks and freebies.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more Less Impressed More Involved?Subscribe to Less Impressed More Involved on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJFollow Jake Luigi on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shorthairedjake/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week we're joined again by Chris "The Villain" Paines!  Chris is a BJJ Globetrotter and a black belt under Priit Mihkelson.  In this week's episode, Chris shares his strategies for gripfighting from the top.Watch Chris' viral YouTube video, "How to Defend Everything:"https://youtu.be/BWitv9AKoNUBuy Chris' instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bit.ly/43bQXzWFollow Chris on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj/Subscribe to Chris on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPainesBJJSupport Chris on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/VilaobjjMental models discussed in this episode:Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Phases of Passinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth!  Josh is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, the head instructor at Apex MMA in Georgia, and a longtime presence on forums like Bullshido and Reddit.  Josh is a small guy in a gym full of giants, and normally competes at light featherweight.  In this episode, Josh shares concepts and strategies for smaller grapplers who want to be effective against much larger opponents.Troll Josh on Reddit:https://reddit.com/u/kintanonTrain with Josh at Apex MMA in Georgia:https://www.apexconyers.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Types of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by James "300" Foster!  James is a 3x black belt masters world champion, 4th degree black belt under Giva Santana, and the head coach at Foster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  He's also a big boy!  In this episode, James shares mental models and training strategies for larger grapplers.Follow James on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/james300foster/Subscribe to James' YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@James300FosterTrain with James:http://fosterbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Phases of Passinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/Layers of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Mike Mahaffey!  In addition to being "the Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu guy," Mike is a black belt under Chris Haueter.  In this episode, Mike shares how all of us (especially us older grapplers) can reduce our risk of injury while remaining effective at Jiu-Jitsu. Follow Mike on Instagram:https://instagram.com/oldbastardbjj/Listen to Mike's prior appearance on BJJMM:https://bjj.plus/191Mental models discussed in this episode:Short-Term / Long-Term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Table Selectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Tipping Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by fan-favorite Emily Kwok!  Emily is a 4x black belt world champion (2x adult, 2x masters) and a black belt under Marcelo Garcia.  In this episode, Emily explains how a mindset of abundance (as opposed to scarcity) is essential not just for our individual development, but also the development of the entire sport. Follow Emily on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emilykwokbjj/Connect with Emily for coaching:https://www.emilykwok.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Table Selectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by two living legends requiring no introduction: Dominyka Obelenyte and Rafael Lovato Jr.!  Both multi-time world champions in their own right, Dominyka and Rafael lead an awesome panel conversation about how each generation of Jiu-Jitsu athletes inspires the next.Follow Dominyka on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/domdabomurmom/Follow Rafael Lovato Jr. on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lovatojrbjj/Learn from Rafael Lovato Jr. on his site, Timeless Jiu-Jitsu:https://timelessjiujitsu.com/Timeless Jiu-Jitsu on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/626467251528075Timeless Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/timeless_jiujitsu/Mental models discussed in this episode:Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Stress & Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Compoundinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compounding/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Josh McKinney!  Josh is a coach at HeadnodHQ in Illinois and a black belt under Kyle Watson.  In this episode, Josh talks about "designated winners," a collaborative training concept he popularized which has come up on BJJ Mental Models recently.Listen to Josh's podcast, the I Suck At Jiu-Jitsu Show:https://anchor.fm/isuckatjiujitsushowTrain with Josh at HeadnodHQ in Illinois:https://headnodhq.com/Follow Josh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinney/Email Josh:[email protected] models discussed in this episode:Jita Kyoeihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by two fan favorites, Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting!  In this episode, Rob and Stephan discuss the evolving landscape of the leglock game and how things have changed in the past few years.Get Rob & Stephan's new instructional, Cutting Edge Leglocks:https://www.grapplearts.com/cutting-edge-leglocks/Follow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/Follow Stephan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/Check out the Grapplearts site and app:https://grapplearts.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this special episode, we're joined again by fan-favorite Rob Biernacki to announce his exciting new course. Follow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Brother Matt!  We have a great chat on mental models and strategies regarding waypoints, j-points, and positional camping.Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! by Matt Kwan:https://amzn.to/3Z7kR6eOn Guard BJJ Online Academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyResources mentioned in this episode:Less Impressed More Involved — YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJLess Impressed More Half Guard Passinghttps://limibjj.mykajabi.com/Jozef Chen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/Mental models discussed in this episode:Waypointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Thomas Rozdzynski!  Thomas is the Head Instructor at RŌL Academy in Illinois, and is the host of the RŌL Radio podcast.  In this episode, Thomas draws on his experience as a coach to teach how other coaches can maximize the success of their students.Follow Thomas on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rozdzynskibjj/Listen to Thomas on the RŌL Radio podcast: https://www.therolradio.com/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Eli Knight!  Eli is a black belt under Royce Gracie and is a prolific online BJJ instructor.  In this episode, Eli breaks down concepts behind an underloved aspect of Jiu-Jitsu: compression locks.Follow Eli on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/knight_jiu_jitsu_/Subscribe to Eli on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/KnightJiuJitsuGet Eli's Compression Locks instructional on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/crushing-compression-locks-by-eli-knightSupport Eli on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/knightjiujitsuGet Eli's instructionals on Jiu Jitsu X:https://jiujitsux.com/profile/eliknight173gmail-com/Get Eli's content on Budo Brothers:https://budobrothers.tv/categories/eli-knightMental models discussed in this episode:Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Jozef Chen!  Jozef is a member of the B Team and has been a BJJ Mental Models community member since the early days.  Jozef is also known for how rapidly he developed his skillset as a Jiu-Jitsu athlete.  In this episode, Jozef shares his method, with some great insights into Josh Waitzkin's work, growth versus performance, innovators versus honers, competitive esports, and other cool avenues you might not have considered in your learning journey.Follow Jozef on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/Resources discussed in this episode:The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkinhttps://amzn.to/3XilAkqThe Will to Keep Winning, by Daigo "The Beast" Umeharahttps://amzn.to/41zTDYqThe Two Types of Gamers (Honers vs. Innovators) — Core-A Gaminghttps://youtu.be/C3q5nSqGXr4Mental models discussed in this episode:Form to Leave Formhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Making Smaller Circleshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Shuharihttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Investing in Losshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Path of Least Resistancehttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Plus, Minus, Equalshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Transfer of Learninghttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Beginner's Mindhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Growth Mindsethttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Train With Purposehttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this special bonus episode, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a raw and transparent conversation about mental health, the future of Jiu-Jitsu, and how we can best support our athletes.Wiltse Bros. on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_andrew-wiltseWiltse Bros. on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WiltseBrothersBJJWiltse Bros. on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/WiltseBrothersBJJ/Resource mentioned in this episode:How to Win, by Rafael Lovato Jr.https://www.timelessjiujitsu.com/how-to-winDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Rachel Ranschau!  Rachel is a black belt under André Galvão and an avid Jiu-Jitsu note-taker.  In this episode, Rachel shares her approach to note-taking, and explains how it accelerates information retention and skill development.Follow Rachel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rachelranschau/Check out Rachel's Jiu Jitsu X instructional, Systematically Starting Sleeves:https://bit.ly/3Z6nwgAMental models discussed in this episode:Effortful Retrievalhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Naming Conceptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Spaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/Ulysses Contractshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Jake Luigi!  Jake is best known as the creator of the hugely popular BJJ YouTube channel, Less Impressed More Involved.  In this episode, Jake explains his analytical approach, which he used to create one of the most essential Jiu-Jitsu resources on YouTube.  A great listen for anyone interested in research and tape study.Jake's YouTube channel - Less Impressed More Involved:https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJJake's podcast - 1-800-BJJ-HELP:https://1800bjjhelp.buzzsprout.com/Jake's instructional - Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing:https://limibjj.mykajabi.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Amanda Bruse!  Amanda is a new black belt under André Galvão, and just joined the BJJ Mental Models review team!  In this episode, Amanda provides some great perspective on how competitors can navigate competition anxiety.Follow Amanda on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/Book referenced on the podcast:Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyihttps://amzn.to/3W8v8xsMental models discussed in this episode:Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Perception-Action Couplinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by BJJMM team member and fan favorite Margot Ciccarelli!  They call her "The Nomadic Mars" for a reason: Margot has lived the nomadic lifestyle and has trained at gyms all around the world.  In this episode, Margot shares her tips for becoming a world-class athlete from anywhere in the world.Follow Margot on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/margotciccarelli/Get coaching from Margot:https://margotciccarelli.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Taylor Biagi!  Taylor is the founder and head instructor at Taylor Biagi Jiu Jitsu in Chicago.  In this episode, Steve and Taylor talk about how instructors learn, and how their learning journey is different from that of a student.Follow Taylor on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/taylorbiagibjj/Taylor's website:https://taylorbiagijiujitsu.com/Taylor's email:[email protected] referenced in this podcast:The Danaher Diaries, by Heroes of the Arthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B087MD1M33Ep. 214: Mental Performance Coaching, feat. Justin Su'ahttps://bjj.plus/214Ep. 207: The Kaboom Kids BJJ Framework, feat. Kabir Bathhttps://bjj.plus/207Mental models discussed in this episode:Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Naming Conceptshttps://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Jorgen Matsi!  Jorgen is an Estonian BJJ black belt with a background in sports psychology.  In this episode, Jorgen explains how coaches and students can use incentive systems and triggers to direct skill development.Book referenced in this episode:Applying Educational Psychology in Coaching Athletes, by Jeffrey J. Huberhttps://amzn.to/3H6ZsUUWatch Jorgen teach on BJJ Globetrotters in Action:https://bit.ly/3ZIm1q4Follow Jorgen on social media:https://www.instagram.com/jorgenmatsi/https://www.facebook.com/jorgenmatsi/https://twitter.com/jorgenmatsiJorgen's gym in Estonia, Spordiklubi Võimla:https://voimla.ee/Mental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Goodhart's Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Justin Su'a!  Justin is the Head of Mental Performance with the Tampa Bay Rays.  In this episode, Justin draws on his world-class experience to discuss how coaches can help their athletes achieve peak performance.Follow Justin on social media:https://www.instagram.com/justinsua/https://twitter.com/Justinsuahttps://www.facebook.com/justin.sua/Books discussed in this episode:Mindset, by Carol Dweckhttps://amzn.to/3IJEXyEFlow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyihttps://amzn.to/3W8v8xsThe Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkinhttps://amzn.to/3XilAkqMental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic!  Fresh off winning gold in black belt masters at the 2022 IBJJF Worlds, Lyzz joins us to talk about something she (and all of us, really) battle with: perfectionism.Follow Lyzz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ms_daemonette/Follow Lyzz on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ekfosterMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we’re joined by Jordan Preisinger!  Jordan is a BJJ black belt best known for his YouTube channel, Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu.  In this episode, Jordan shares his thoughts on scrambles, and how to do them safely.Subscribe to Jordan Teaches Jiujitsu on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanTeachesJiujitsuListen to Jordan's podcast, Talk-Jitsu:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1992689Follow Jordan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jordanteachesjiujitsu/Mental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we’re joined by Adam Haidary!  Adam is the co-founder of Effective Fitness Combatives and the creator of the popular Instagram account PolicePosts.  In this episode, Adam shares how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be integrated with law enforcement officer (LEO) training.Effective Fitness Combatives website:https://www.efcombatives.com/Effective Fitness Combatives on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/efcombativesPolicePosts on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/policepostsEffective Fitness Combatives app:https://www.efcombatives.com/appMental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignment:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we’re joined again by Dr. David Ley!  Dr. Ley is a Gracie Barra black belt and a leading psychotherapist in New Mexico.  In this episode, Dr. Ley gives us a primer on cognitive behavioral therapy.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is an effective tool for treating anxiety, depression, and many mental health disorders. It’s also a great tool for general lifestyle and mindset improvement, and in this episode Dr. Ley shares some advice on how CBT can be beneficial to grapplers.Follow Dr. David Ley on Twitter:https://twitter.com/DrDavidLeyContact Dr. Ley through his website:https://www.davidleyphd.com/Books referenced in this episode:Atomic Habits, by James Clear:https://amzn.to/3Bnc8DBDescartes’ Error, by Antonio Damasio:https://amzn.to/3iUTr43Dummies books by Charles H. Elliott:https://amzn.to/3YdzqpkMental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Sheena Osborne!  Sheena is an advanced care paramedic and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.  In this episode, Sheena shares highlights from the stress management program she teaches to her fellow first responders.  It's a great dive into human factors, stress response, and performance in stressful situations.Follow Sheena on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sheena_osborne/Follow Sheena on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sheena.osborne.7Headspace video referenced in the podcast:https://youtu.be/iN6g2mr0p3QMental models discussed in this episode:Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Stress & Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Cognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by fan-favorite Robert Degle!  In this episode, Robert brings both his Jiu-Jitsu and philosophy backgrounds to the table to discuss some of the trickier questions around rules and ethics.  What is stalling, and should there be rules against it?  Is it acceptable to apply submissions with the intent to injure your opponent?  And what changes could we make to the Jiu-Jitsu rulesets to be more in line with the spirit of the sport?Robert Degle's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robertdeglebjj/Robert Degle's YouTube:https://youtube.com/@robertdeglebjj7125Get Robert Degle's instructionals:https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we’re joined by Kabir Bath!  Kabir is a black belt under Rafael Lovato Jr., the Head of International at the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association, and the head instructor at Kaboom BJJ.Kabir’s gym is best known for its Kaboom Kids BJJ program, with currently over 300 child enrolments and still growing.  In this episode, Kabir shares his framework for building a top-quality kids program that integrates best practices from ecological psychology and business administration.  This episode is a must-listen for Jiu-Jitsu gym owners looking to develop a successful kids program.Follow Kabir on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kabirbath/Follow Kaboom Kids on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kaboomkidsbjj/Check out Kaboom BJJ:https://kaboombjj.com/Check out the Kaboom Kids BJJ business system:https://www.kaboomkids.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Discipline Equals Freedomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/discipline-equals-freedom/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Spaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Pattern Interruptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we’re joined again by Dr. Rob Gray!  Rob is an Associate Professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the host of the Perception & Action Podcast, and the author of How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills.In this episode, Rob provides an introduction to the material covered in How We Learn to Move.  We have a great conversation about ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, differential learning, and other advancements in modern coaching methodologies.Perception & Action - website & podcast:https://perceptionaction.com/How We Learn to Move, by Dr. Rob Gray:https://amzn.to/3E5tg1oRob’s YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/c/RobGrayASUMental models discussed in this episode:Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Differential Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/differential-learning/Self-Organizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Tum Energia!  Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts.  In this episode, Tum explains the concept of psychological safety: a key tactic for building a culture where your students aren't afraid to show vulnerability and ask questions.Follow Tum on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tumenergia/Subscribe to Tum on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/EnergiaMartialArtsCheck out Energia Fightwear:https://energia-martialarts.com/energia-fight-wear/Get Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=tum%20energiaMental models discussed in this episode:Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Brother Matt Kwan and Alex Simoes!  Alex is the CEO of Tekneek, and Brother Matt is Brother Matt.  In this episode, we talk about how recent advances in coaching technology can benefit everyone, from students to coaches.Email Alex to create your Tekneek account:[email protected] out the On Guard BJJ online academy:https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academyMental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Greg Souders!  Greg is the head coach at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.  In this episode, Greg explains how we can integrate coaching best practices from other sports into Jiu-Jitsu.Email Greg:[email protected] Greg on social:https://www.facebook.com/standardjiujitsuhttps://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsu/Train with Greg at Standard Jiu-Jitsu:https://standardjiujitsu.com/Greg's resource recommendations:Introduction to Ecological Psychology, by Julia Blau and Jeffrey Wagman:https://amzn.to/3TJRHbkThe Perception & Action Podcast:https://perceptionaction.com/How We Learn to Move, Dr. Rob Gray:https://amzn.to/3SI8R7VMental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeterhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/Ecological Psychologyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/Perception-Action Couplinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/Beginner’s Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we’re joined by Amy Campo!  Hot off taking gold at ADCC 2022, Amy joins us to discuss her process for breaking through personal limits.  A great and inspiring conversation on structuring your training camp, maximizing the use of your team, and how to believe in yourself.Follow Amy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amycampofighter/Mental models discussed in this episode:Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Last Mile Problemhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/last-mile-problem/Mental Gatekeepinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/You Are What You Trainhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Plus Minus Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Reflecting “As If”https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Brianna Ste-Marie!  Fresh off her amazing performance at ADCC 2022, Brianna joins us to break down one of her signature positions: the closed guard.Follow Brianna on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/briannasm/Get Brianna's English instructionals on Jiu Jitsu X:https://jiujitsux.com/profile/brianna-ste-marie/Get Brianna's French instructionals on Leclerc Jiu Jitsu:https://www.leclercjiujitsu.com/courses/BriannaMental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Episode 200 is a very special milestone, and requires a very special guest: Claudia do Val!Claudia is a 3x black belt world champion and is considered one of the best of her generation.  If you follow Claudia's story, you probably know she went public two years ago with a very personal and traumatic story.  That trauma, combined with the harassment she's received since, has completely changed her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu.In this episode, Claudia speaks about what she's experienced over the last two years, how she has lost her passion for what was once her obsession, and how we can improve the sport so others don't have to go through what she went through.Follow Claudia on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/claudiadovaljj/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Shane McCarthy!  Shane is an instructor at Princeton BJJ and a newly minted black belt under Emily Kwok.  In this episode, Shane shares best practices for taking ownership of your Jiu-Jitsu skill development.Follow Shane on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wakaflakashane/Listen to Shane's podcast, Tinfoil Mat:https://anchor.fm/collin-wiemer/Train with Shane at Princeton BJJ:https://www.princetonbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Dr. Clayton Green!  Clayton is a board-certified dermatologist, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Rochester, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.This episode is THE definitive resource for skincare and skin issues in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Topics covered include: cleaning the gym, hygiene, staph, ringworm, psoriasis, eczema, acne, sensitive skin, excessive bruising, the ideal skincare routine for grapplers, how to wash your gi, and training with cuts.Clayton's personal email:[email protected]'s work email:[email protected] on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/clayton.b.green.9Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Roxanne Modafferi!  Roxanne is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, retired UFC fighter, and true women's MMA pioneer.  Known as "The Happy Warrior," Roxanne joins us to discuss the Happy Warrior Philosophy, and how we can stay positive even in the face of adversity and loss.Follow Roxanne on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/roxyfighter/Get Roxanne's books:Memoirs Of A Happy Warriorhttps://amzn.to/3qCFQ1EMemoirs of a Happy Warrior II: Challengeshttps://amzn.to/3QXoFTMHow to be Positive: Mental Training by the Happy Warriorhttps://amzn.to/3BQwealMental models discussed in this episode:Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Technique Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Compartmentalizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Adam Benayoun!  Adam is a Ryan Hall black belt and is the head instructor at Black Cat Jiu Jitsu in Springfield, Virginia.  Adam's got an upcoming K Guard instructional with BJJ Fanatics, and in this week's episode, he breaks down the core concepts for playing this versatile guard.Adam's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adambenayoun/Black Cat Jiu Jitsu:https://blackcatjiujitsu.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Mirrored Stanceshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Constant and Variable Tensionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Dominyka Obelenyte!  Dom is a Marcelo Garcia black belt, and a 10x overall world champion, with 4 of those wins at black belt.  Dom is currently recovering from knee surgery, and in this episode she shares her best practices for maximizing the value of your idle time.Dom's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmom/Dom's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/domdabomburmomMental models discussed in this episode:Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Transfer of Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Darin Conner DeAngelis!  Darin won IBJJF world champions at blue and purple belt, but as a black belt he's decided to step away from his original goal of being a professional competitor.  In this episode, Darin explains to us how re-evaluating his life led him to abandon his goal of being a professional competitor, and what listeners could do if they're experiencing a similar "Jiu-Jitsu existential crisis."Darin's Instagram:https://instagram.com/dc_deangelis/Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Oliver Taza!  Oliver is actually the first guest we ever had on BJJ Mental Models, so it's great to have him back.  Oliver and his team are actively preparing for ADCC, and in this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Oliver generously shares key concepts for standup in an ADCC-like environment.Oliver’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/tazagarami/Oliver's Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/oliver.taza.1Mental models discussed in this episode:3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Opening Salvoshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Momentumhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/momentum/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Crossing the Centerhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Mike "Doctor Kickass" Piekarski!  Mike is both a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a physical therapist.  In this episode, Mike provides general guidance on how BJJ athletes can safely return to sport after an injury or layoff. Mike's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickass/Mike's Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/doctorkickassDPTMental models discussed in this episode:Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Mike Mahaffey!  Mike is a black belt under Chris Haueter, and is a certified Old Bastard.  In this week's episode, Mike breaks down the tenets to "Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu": the old-school style where you give them nothing, minimize movement, and crush them with pressure.Mike Mahaffey on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/xibalba1972/Magic BJJ website:https://magicbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Constant and Variable Tensionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by 3x world champ and Marcelo Garcia black belt, Emily Kwok!  Fresh off winning the 2022 Pans, Emily joins us to talk about what it's like to compete after the age of 40.  A great chat about what competition looks like as you get older, take on more responsibilities, become more concerned about your health, and achieve a broader life perspective.Emily's website:https://emilykwok.com/Emily’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/emilykwokbjj/Emily's podcast, The Master & The Apprentice:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1933788Mental models discussed in this episode:Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeterhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Sonia Sillan!  Sonia is a black belt under Hannette Staack and is the owner of Combat Arts Academy of Seattle.  In this episode, Sonia shares her honest advice on how to build a BJJ business.  Topics include financing, business partners, affiliations, customer onboarding, customer contracts, trial classes, class safety, and volunteers vs. employees.Sonia's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/soniasillan/Combat Arts Academy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/combatartsacademy/Combat Arts Academy website:https://caaseattle.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Stress & Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Malachy Friedman!  Malachy breaks down mental models for the knee shield half guard.Get Malachy's knee shield instructionals on Jiu Jitsu X:https://jiujitsux.com/profile/malachyf/Malachy's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/malachyfriedman/Mental models discussed in this episode:Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeterhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Placeholdershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Waypointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Ryan Hurst!  Ryan is the head coach at GMB Fitness, the creators of the popular Elements program for strength & flexibility.  In this episode, Ryan introduces GMB's concepts for expanding your range of motion, shares tips on injury prevention, and explains why most BJJ warmups are suboptimal.GMB on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/GMBFitnessSkillsGMB's Website:https://gmb.io/GMB on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gmbfitness/Contact GMB:[email protected] models discussed in this episode:Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Goodhart’s Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Micah Brakefield!  Micah holds dual BJJ black belts under Don Whitefield and Nabil Salameh, and is the head coach at 10th Planet Etobicoke.  Micah joins us to discuss the importance of unorthodoxy and creativity in Jiu-Jitsu.Micah's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/micahbrakefield/Micah’s Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/micahbrakefield/Train with Micah at 10th Planet Etobicoke:https://10thplanetetobicoke.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Pattern Interruptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Keep It Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Table Selectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki!  Following up on a previous episode, Rob introduces Island Top Team's proprietary system for constraint-based training.  He calls it "F**k Your Jiu-Jitsu," because he's Rob Biernacki, so of course he does.  FYJJ has four categories: sweeping, passing, top control, and submission control.BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Rob on Instagram:https://instagram.com/islandtopteam/Mental models discussed in this episode:Constraints-Led Approach:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Training Handicaps:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/Pattern Interrupts:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/Center of Gravity:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Keep it Playful:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Phases of Guard:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Tipping Points:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/Growth From Discomfort:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Prevention Over Cure:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Static vs. Dynamic Control:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Investing in Loss:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Staying Loose:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Inertia:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia/Yes, and...:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/yes-and/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Robert Drysdale!  Robert brings his extensive experience, both as an elite grappler and historian, to discuss the BJJ "generation gap" and how he's witnessed the art evolve.  A really insightful conversation about the importance of history, the evolution of coaching, how rulesets have changed the sport, and fundamentals vs. trends.Opening Closed Guard - the book & film:https://www.closedguardfilm.com/Robert's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robertdrysdalejj/Coolness versus Efficiency: The Crisis in Jiu-Jitsu, by Robert Drysdale:https://bit.ly/3NUXTtYHow to Win at Jiu-Jitsu while Keeping it Real, by Robert Drysdale:https://bit.ly/3aZytgcMental models discussed in this episode:Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Static vs. Dynamic Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Matt Kirtley!  Matt, better known by his internet handle Aesopian, is a lead moderator on Reddit's /r/bjj and an instructor at Inverted Gear Academy.  During the day, he's also a web development and search engine optimization (SEO) specialist.In this episode, Matt draws on his BJJ and SEO experience to share some website best practices for BJJ gyms.  We talk about website hosting services, gym management software, email, digital security, hiring a developer, domain names, SEO, essential website elements, appointment booking, blogs, analytics, and Google reviews.  Hopefully, this episode serves as a helpful playbook for the gym owners, instructors, and administrators out there.Inverted Gear Academy:https://invertedgearacademy.com/Matt's website, Aesopian BJJ:https://aesopian.com/White Belt Questions, Black Belt Answers — YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Q9Mx1oMuBw1VRa5OVaAl97FwdhhctnKInverted Gear:https://www.invertedgear.com/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Brandon Mccaghren!  Brandon is a 10th Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo and the head instructor at 10th Planet Decatur.  In this episode, Brandon explains the concepts behind the rubber guard, how it integrates into a more conventional gameplan, and why we haven't seen much rubber guard success in high-level competition.Brandon's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brandonmc.ninja/Rubber Guard: The Meathook by Brandon McCaghren — BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/rubber-guard-the-meathook-by-brandon-mccaghrenBMAC Academy:https://bmac.mykajabi.com/Brandon's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7VU0Cnef4AhQk7Pe_9nTAMental models discussed in this episode:Types of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Keep It Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by fan favorites Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting!  Rob and Stephan's newest instructional, "BJJ for Old F***s," explains concepts and tactics for safe and effective Jiu-Jitsu as you age.  We dig into their ideas in this episode.  A great listen for older grapplers, or anyone concerned about maximizing safety and effectiveness.Get the instructional here:BJJ for Old F***s: How to Defeat the Younger, More Athletic OpponentBy Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kestinghttps://grapplearts.com/oldguardMental models discussed in this episode:Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Seated vs. Supine Guardshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Constraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Just a heads up that this episode has almost nothing to do with Jiu-Jitsu, so if you want to skip it, I don't blame you.  🤣In this bonus episode, philosophy enthusiast and grappling luminary Robert Degle joins us to make an in-depth defense of the Star Wars prequels.  Robert makes the case that the Star Wars prequels are better than you remember, and may in fact be legitimately good movies.Robert's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/robertdeglebjj/Robert Degle BJJ Online:https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Andrew Wiltse from Daisy Fresh and Wiltse Bros BJJ joins us for a very raw and transparent conversation.  For those not aware, Andrew recently experienced a manic episode and was diagnosed with dissociative disorder.  He also recently launched the Gym Rat program, a charitable organization focused on sponsoring athletes in need.  In this episode, Andrew talks extensively about his experiences with mania and dissociative disorder, the Gym Rat program, and how the community can make BJJ a better sport.As a full disclaimer: this episode is not intended as medical advice, and the description of mental health disorders in this episode may not be scientifically accurate.  Please interpret this episode as Andrew's personal story and experience, and not a clinically accurate description of mania and dissociative disorder.  If you believe you are experiencing a mental health disorder, please do what Andrew did and seek the guidance of a medical professional.Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Lachlan Giles!  Lachlan introduces the hybrid reverse classroom model that he uses for his online Jiu-Jitsu instructional platform, SUBMETA.Sign up for SUBMETA here:https://submeta.io/wantMental models discussed in this episode:Double Down on Strengthshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Robert Degle!  Robert joins us for a thought piece where we question one of the biggest assumptions in Jiu-Jitsu: what does it mean for a technique to be "high percentage?"  And are we defining this correctly?Robert Degle's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/RobertDegleBJJMental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Seph Smith!  Seph is a black belt under Ryan Hall and is the head instructor at Upstream BJJ.  Seph joins us to talk about the concepts behind one of his favorite submissions: the arm triangle.Seph's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sephwillkillyou/Seph's email:[email protected] Triangle Details with Seph Smith:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOXwqVePsYRyan Hall Online:https://ryanhallonline.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Defend With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Crossing the Centerhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Dr. Matteo Capodaglio!  Matteo is the founder of Capo Nutrition, and is the "nutritionist to the stars" for BJJ athletes such as Mikey Musumeci and Margot Ciccarelli.  In this episode, Matteo provides a brief primer on nutrition for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as some mythbusting on common nutrition misconceptions.Matteo’s Linktree:https://linktr.ee/drcapodaglioMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by "The Raspberry Ape," Daniel Strauss!  Daniel is a black belt under Roger Gracie and is the host of The Raspberry Ape Podcast.  In this episode, Daniel breaks down the concepts behind one of his favorite submissions, and arguably one of the best overall submissions in all of Jiu-Jitsu: the guillotine choke. Daniel's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/raspberry_ape/Daniel's website:https://raspberryape.com/The Raspberry Ape Podcast:https://soundcloud.com/theraspberryapepodcast/Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Nick Purler!  Nick is the head coach at Purler Wrestling Academy.  In this episode, Nick brings his wealth of wrestling and coaching knowledge to the podcast, discussing topics such as: structuring a curriculum, cultivating a gameplan, the coach/student relationship, and introducing wrestling into your BJJ game.Purler Wrestling's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/purlerwrestling/Purler Wrestling Academy:https://purlerwrestling.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Tokui Wazahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Double Down on Strengthshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/Table Selectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Lucius Tirey IV!  Lucius is the strength & conditioning coach for Rafael Lovato Jr. and Xande Ribeiro.  In this episode, Lucius discusses how he builds and executes strength & conditioning programs for elite-level BJJ athletes.Lucius' Instagram:https://instagram.com/greenstrengthiv/Lucius' website:https://greenstrengthhq.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this very special episode, we're joined by Jiu-Jitsu podcaster and transcendental scholar Sonny Brown.  Sonny joins us to break down the most powerful mental model of them all: the Law of Attraction.Mental models discussed in this episode:Law of Attractionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-attraction/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Meg He!  Meg is the co-founder and co-CEO of Aday, a Forbes 30 under 30 winner, and well-known Jiu-Jiteiro.  Meg joins us to share some key business concepts for grapplers looking to make a living in the gentle art.Mental models discussed in this episode:Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Race to the Bottomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Braulio Estima!  Braulio talks about the importance of following your passion, and explains what "clicked" for him when he burst onto the world scene at black belt.Braulio's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/braulioestimaMental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Levels of Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Meditative Drillinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Ulysses Contractshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Drew Foster!  Drew, also known as Darce_Knight on Reddit, is the host of The Neon Belly Podcast.  In this episode, Drew breaks down one of his specializations: the D'Arce choke.Drew's podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844219Drew on Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_KnightDrew on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce/Mental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Malachy Friedman joins us to discuss workshopping!Malachy's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/MalachyFriedmanMental models discussed in this episode:Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Meditative Drillinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Transfer of Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Nikki Sullivan!  Nikki is a black belt under André Galvão and is an inverted guard specialist.  Nikki breaks down the concepts behind her inverted game, which she calls "panda."Nikki's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nikkicuddlejitsu/The Panda Guard by Nikki Sullivan - BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-panda-guard-by-nikki-sullivanThe Panda Guard Systems - Atos BJJ On Demand:https://www.atosbjjondemand.com/products/panda-guardMental models discussed in this episode:Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Nick "Chewy" Albin!  Chewy breaks down strategies and concepts for back control.  The BJJ podcast crossover you never knew you needed!Chewy's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chewjitsu/Chewy's website:https://www.chewjitsu.net/Chewy's YouTube:https://bit.ly/3sMOuM2Chewy's back control playlist:https://bit.ly/36fAra3Mental models discussed in this episode:Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Anatomic Hierarchyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Dr. Antonio Harrison!  Antonio, affectionately known as "Coach Doc," holds a PhD in behavior analysis, and has a wealth of experience in sports coaching.  Doc introduces us to the field of behavior analysis, and shares lessons on how coaches can bring out the best in their athletes.Doc's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onecoachdoc/Doc's website:https://www.muchlovealways.com/Supernatural:https://www.getsupernatural.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Levels of Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Compartmentalizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Leanne Pedante!  Leanne is the Head of Fitness at Supernatural.  Leanne shares her philosophy for making strength & conditioning accessible and fun for the non-athletes among us.Leanne's Instagram:https://instagram.com/leannepedanteLeanne's website:https://www.leannepedante.com/Supernatural:https://www.getsupernatural.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Cognitive Dissonancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Ulysses Contractshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/10 Minute Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/10-minute-rule/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Mark Harari!  Mark is the owner of Pulse Fitness Studio, coach on Supernatural, and a reputed celebrity fitness trainer.  Mark joins us to explain how fitness programs are structured to accommodate the needs of individuals with real-life constraints around their training, such as limited time, physical constraints, or work requirements.Mark's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/markpulse/Mark's website:https://www.markharari.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Dr. Nick Winkelman!  Nick is the author of The Language of Coaching and the Head of Athletic Performance at Irish Rugby.  In this episode, Nick shares concepts that coaches can use to maximize athletic performance in their students.Topics discussed include:Types of cues: internal, external, analogy.The "long loop" for teaching new movements: describe it, demonstrate it, cue it, do it, debrief it.The "short loop" for those familiar with the cue: cue it, do it, debrief it.Check out Nick and his book, The Language of Coaching:https://www.thelanguageofcoaching.com/Follow Nick on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nickwinkelman/A great write-up on Nick's system:https://leadersinsport.com/performance/the-power-of-coaching-cues/Mental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Xande Ribeiro!  Xande joins us to discuss the concepts behind pressure: one of the most potent weapons in Jiu-Jitsu.Xande's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/xanderibeirojj/Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu:https://www.instagram.com/sixbladesjiujitsu/Mental models discussed in this episode:Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Alignment Over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Olympic wrestler and UFC fighter Sara McMann!  Sara explains how Jiu-Jiteiros can level up their wrestling in BJJ.Follow Sara McMann on Instagram:https://instagram.com/saramcmannMental models discussed in this episode:Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Opening Salvoshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Hillary VanOrnum!  Hillary is a black belt under James Foster and the head instructor at Unicorn Jiu Jitsu.  In this episode, Hillary discusses her philosophy for making BJJ an inclusive "safe place for violence."Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Seb Lavoie is a frequent BJJ Mental Models guest, BJJ black belt, CrossFit athlete, gym owner, and retired RCMP Sergeant Major.  Earlier in 2021, Seb experienced a freak accident in which the muscles in his leg necrotized and had to be removed.  Seb survived, but now has significantly reduced functionality in his leg and is facing the possibility of amputation.  Seb has always worked in physically demanding fields, so this loss significantly alters his life moving forward.In this episode, Seb shares his story, his experience with prescription painkillers, his recovery process, and his understanding of what life will be like moving forward.  This is a raw, heartfelt discussion and a must-listen for any athlete facing catastrophic injury.Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from BJJ Mental Models!  On a personal note, I'd just like to thank you for supporting us.  Whether you support us on BJJ Mental Models Premium, read the newsletter, or listen to the podcast, I'm really and truly grateful that you've chosen to invest your valuable time and attention in our work.  It really, truly means a lot to me, and you've enriched my life tremendously.  So a sincere thank you, from me to you....aaaaaaaaaaaaanyway, I got you a Christmas present.  😅Here's the backstory.  Emily Kwok is in the process of launching her own limited-run podcast: The Master & The Apprentice.  I will be producing this podcast for her, in which she interviews standout performers and explores the relationships between students and their mentors.In one of these interviews, she speaks candidly with Dominyka Obelenyte.  I'd like to give you this episode early.As you probably know, Emily Kwok and Dominyka Obelenyte are two of our most popular guests.  They're both Marcelo Garcia black belts, they're both multi-time BJJ world champions, and they both make for incredible Jiu-Jitsu conversation.  What you might not know is that they've had a long-time mentor/student relationship, and Dominyka relies on Emily's mentorship for guidance and support.So I hope you enjoy this incredible and candid conversation between a BJJ mentor and her apprentice.  It's a really raw, heartfelt conversation and I enjoyed editing it greatly.  I think you'll love it too.Sign up for Emily Kwok's newsletter and she'll notify you when The Master & The Apprentice launches!https://emilykwok.com/

Jon Thomas is back!  This week, Jon continues a topic he brought up in his last BJJ Mental Models appearance: the pitfalls of principles.Jon's YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/SnakePlisken09Jon's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonthomasbjjJon's website:https://www.jonthomasbjj.comMental models discussed in this episode:Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Systematic Abandonmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Kristina Barlaan!  Kristina is a 2nd degree black belt under Caio Terra.  Kristina breaks down the details behind one of her favorite techniques: the bow & arrow choke.Kristina's three tips for perfecting the bow & arrow:Ensure you have the correct grip (make a fist, wrist not bent)Hide your elbowGet the correct angle.Check out Kristina's bow & arrow techniques on her Digitsu back attacks instructional:https://bit.ly/3q4vHKP (on demand) https://bit.ly/3Gx6Fu5 (DVD)Mental models discussed in this episode:Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Rotational Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by "The Villain" Chris Paines!  Chris is a BJJ black belt under Priit Mihkelson, and an advocate for concept-based BJJ instruction.  In this episode, Chris discusses his personal journey into Jiu-Jitsu concepts, and how he uses concepts to teach his students.Mental models discussed in this episode:Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Anatomic Hierarchyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Stephan Kesting!  Stephan is in the process of releasing his new Omoplata 2.0 instructional, so what better time than now to break down the mechanics of this underutilized submission?Get Stephan's new Omoplata 2.0 instructional here:https://www.grapplearts.com/omoplata/Mental models discussed in this episode:Waypointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Ratchet Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/Ulysses Contractshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Jiu-Jitsu journalist extraordinaire Averi Clements!  Fresh off her incredible run at the Jiu-Jitsu Times, Averi joins us to discuss her passion: our shared responsibility for making this sport as inclusive and clean as it can be.Referenced in this episode:The Call Is Coming From Inside The Gym, by Averi Clementshttps://www.jiujitsutimes.com/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-gym/Mental models discussed in this episode:Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined again by Olympic Judo legend Travis Stevens!  Travis discusses the goal-setting methodology he uses to coach and prepare his students for elite-level competition.Mental models discussed in this episode:Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Compartmentalizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Levels of Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/Systematic Abandonmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Malachy Friedman!  Malachy is a second-degree black belt under Ricardo Liborio and the founder of Black Label Martial Arts.  Malachy shares his strategy and philosophy for guard passing.Follow Malachy on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/malachyfriedman/Visit Malachy's website:https://www.malachyfriedman.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Layers of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/Phases of Passinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Placeholdershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined again by Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team and BJJConcepts.net.  Rob discusses how the initial conditions of a match can be chaotic or linear, and how this difference impacts the outcome of the match.Mental models discussed in this episode:Opening Salvoshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Waypointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Pattern Interruptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Building Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Karel "The Silver Fox" Pravec!  Karel shares his strategies for sparring with younger opponents, and the importance of thinking long-term.Mental models discussed in this episode:Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Defense Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Chris and Melissa Haueter!  The Haueters are Jiu-Jitsu legends, with Chris being one of the first non-Brazilians to obtain a BJJ black belt.  Chris and Melissa share their experiences with getting older and aging gracefully in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.Learn from Chris and Melissa Haueter online at Combat Base Club:https://combatbase.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Beginner’s Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by British Open black belt champion and Two4 Martial Arts head coach Omied Khakshour!  Omied discusses "applying the 45," part of his conceptual framework for pressure passing.Check out Omied's guide here:Fundamentals of pressure – A guide to unlocking the guard and pinninghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1OX_gosH8uMD8AojDt2zAT31FWr3ofK-F/viewMental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Layers of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Whitney Bragagnolo from the Sports Ethics Examiner.  Whitney is a PhD researcher in sport ethics, and a longtime practitioner of BJJ.  Whitney discusses how the absence of a true BJJ governing body leads to ethical issues, and explains how BJJ could solve these problems.Referenced in the episode:Earn a black belt in building a safer & ethical gymhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CS-fX7mIU0z/Shut Up & Train: A 2020 survey of sexual harassment and assault in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu communityhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13uam_vwd_0VJQ95Z64XREIK8wVoG7zIKFollow Whitney at the Sports Ethics Examiner on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportsethicsexaminer/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Doug Lemov, the bestselling author of Teach Like a Champion and The Coach's Guide to Teaching.  Doug shares how education best practices like effortful retrieval, interleaving, and perception-action coupling can be applied to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.Here's how you can check out Doug's work:The Coach's Guide to Teachinghttps://www.coachsguidetoteaching.com/Teach Like a Championhttps://teachlikeachampion.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Effortful Retrievalhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Spaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Perception-Action Couplinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Dr. Rob Gray from the Perception & Action Podcast!  Dr. Gray explains how the constraints-led approach to coaching can turbo-charge the skill development of yourself and your team.  A great and insightful episode for both students and coaches.Check out Dr. Gray on the Perception & Action Podcast:https://perceptionaction.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Drew Weatherhead!  Drew breaks down one of the most powerful but most underloved series of positions in Jiu-Jitsu: the crucifix.Check out The Crucifix Bible, by Drew Weatherhead, on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/products/the-crucifix-manual-by-drew-weatherheadMental models discussed in this episode:3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Rotational Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt share their best practices for learning from BJJ instructionals.  There's more high-quality content than ever, so we tackle the problem of having too much good information to absorb.Mental models discussed in this episode:Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Effortful Retrievalhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/Spaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this special episode, Andrew Wiltse joins us to share his stance on the recent sexual abuse allegations in the BJJ community.Mentioned in this episode:Shut Up & Train: A 2020 survey of sexual harassment and assault in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu communityhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13uam_vwd_0VJQ95Z64XREIK8wVoG7zIKThe Call Is Coming From Inside The Gym, by Averi Clementshttps://www.jiujitsutimes.com/the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-gym/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Eliot Marshall.  Eliot is a UFC veteran, BJJ black belt, and co-owner of the Easton Training Center.   Eliot joins us to discuss the fighter's journey after retirement from competition, and how to build a sustainable business in the sport you love.Check out Eliot's podcast, The Gospel of Fire:https://gospeloffire.libsyn.com/Eliot's book, also called The Gospel of Fire:https://www.eliotmarshall.com/bookEaston Online:https://www.easton.online/Eliot's website:https://www.eliotmarshall.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Priit Mihkelson is back!  This week, Priit explains his framework for Jiu-Jitsu, and how his defensive strategies integrate with more mainstream strategies.Topics discussed:Introduction to Priit's Defensive BJJCrunches vs. twistsHow Priit's system was developedDefensive BJJ vs. Biernacki's theory of alignmentWhat problem Defensive BJJ solvesQuick introduction to the Defensive BJJ system:https://youtu.be/vHDqBGNTnfYDefensive BJJ:https://www.defensivebjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Concepts Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt discuss posts: one of the core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu.  Posting, or connecting with the floor to create base, is a concept that's often not discussed in detail.  In this episode, we break down the mental models for posting.Mental models discussed in this episode:Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Ratchet Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Here's a freebie for all of you loyal listeners: the first 30 minutes of the BJJ Mental Models Gamplanning Series!The Gameplanning Series is the first full course we made for BJJ Mental Models Premium.  This 7-part series walks you through the process of building a Jiu-Jitsu gameplan using the mental models we talk about on the show.  Enjoy the first 30 minutes of this course, on us.To get the full course, as well as the other awesome perks available to Premium subscribers, check out BJJ Mental Models Premium:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/

This week we're joined by Rebecca "Beans" Hughes!  Rebecca is best known for her hit online BJJ coaching course, Camp Nebula.  In this episode, Rebecca shares her tips for building a thriving career in Jiu-Jitsu, even if you're not a black belt or world champion.Check out Rebecca's coaching at Camp Nebula:https://campnebula.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Plus Minus Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Inertiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Race to the Bottomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

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This week we're joined by Matt Skaff!  Matt is a 10th Planet black belt who specializes in the anaconda choke.  The anaconda is powerful because it's not just a choke: it's a powerful positional system with a lot of submission options.Matt's key advice for the anaconda:Don't squeeze too early!Don't go deep too early: you don't want them to control your elbow.Use your lat for power: pinch your elbows to your core.Grab your tricep, not your bicep.  Internally rotate your thumb down.Before you gator roll, pull them back and sprawl at 45°.Listen to Matt's Skaff on The Grappling Discourse:https://anchor.fm/matt-skaffVideos referenced in this episode:Rafael Mendes vs. André Galvãohttps://youtu.be/7-F9PksNNIoRafael Mendes anaconda chokehttps://youtu.be/Nw2xfELw4wcMental models discussed in this episode:Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Drew Weatherhead from Because Jitsu!  Drew shares his best practices for transmission of knowledge and efficient learning.Book referenced in this episode:Thinking Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahnemanhttps://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374533557Find Drew online at:Drew Weatherhead Jiu-Jitsuhttps://drewjitsuonline.comBecause Jitsuhttps://www.instagram.com/because_jitsuMental models discussed in this episode:Concepts vs. Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-vs-techniques/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Cognitive Dissonancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/3 Joint Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/Alignment Over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by Phrost, the founder of Bullshido.  You probably know Bullshido as one of the internet's best resources for debunking fake martial arts, fake news, and other bullshit.  In this episode, Phrost shares his toolkit for inoculating yourself against bullshit.Phrost's advice:Enforce the burden of proof.Avoid dichotomous (black and white) thinking.Keep your identity small.Trust data, not anecdotes.Beware of those promising certainty.Understand that imperfect solutions are still useful.You can have too much of a good thing.It's easier to guard your mind from bullshit than to get it out later.You have to give a shit about the truth.Beware confirmation bias: is it true, or do you want it to be true?Check your sources, and then check the checks on those sources.Biased does not equal false.Asking for money does not immediately make you a scammer.Don't assume an edge case applies to the whole.Mental models discussed in this episode:Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Marginal Gainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/Certainty Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/certainty-bias/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Confirmation Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/confirmation-bias/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/premium/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Erin Herle!  Erin is a black belt under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles, an elite competitor, and the founder of #submitthestigma, a mental health awareness organization for grapplers. Learn more about #submitthestigma here:https://www.submitthestigma.org/This episode references the book Mindset, by Carol Dweck:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345472322Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Table Selectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/premium/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt do a super detailed breakdown of wedges: a core mechanic of Jiu-Jitsu that's critical to offense.  Frames and wedges have a lot in common, but frames are primarily used for defense, whereas wedges are primarily used for offense.  If you liked our prior conversation on frames, you'll love this one on wedges.Mental models discussed in this episode:Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/premium/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by newly minted black belt Margot Ciccarelli!  Margot leads us on one of our most interesting discussions ever: her philosophy of movement vocabulary.  Margot argues that we speak with our bodies, and that movement is a form of communication.  In this episode we talk about the vocabulary we use in Jiu-Jitsu: how we label, speak, and listen with movements we make. Mental models discussed in this episode:Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Windows of Opportunityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/premium/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by one of our most often requested guests: Sonny Brown!  Sonny, also known as "that other BJJ podcast guy," is working on a kesa gatame instructional.  He joins us to share core concepts on this underutilized position.We debunk common kesa gatame misconceptions:"They'll just take my back""They'll just bridge me over""They'll just push my head into an armbar or crucifix""Kesa gatame is only for big guys""Once you get into kesa gatame, you’re stuck there."Critical control points for kesa gatame:Keep your legs at a 90° angle to block the bridgeKeep their near-side elbow off the matBring your opponent's chin to your chest.Don’t lean your head over to their far side.Mental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

We've got a bonus episode for you this week!  Rob Biernacki joins us to introduce arm drag concepts from his new instructional.Learn about Rob Biernacki's arm drag concepts here:Rob Biernacki: The BJJ 2 on 1 Grip, with Advanced Detailshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-9tV6kU018The Arm Drag and 2 on 1 Formula, with Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kestinghttps://www.grapplearts.com/the-arm-drag-and-2-on-1-formula/BJJ Conceptshttps://bjjconcepts.netMental models discussed in this episode:Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Ratchet Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/Opening Salvoshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Crossing the Centerhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Christian Graugart.  Christian is the founder of BJJ Globetrotters, Beltchecker.com, and TeachingBJJ.com.  In this episode, we break down Christian's five-part framework for creating: failure, brains, skills, ideas, and karma.Christian's creations:“Create Something” workshop with Christian Graugarthttps://youtu.be/gqtTRF5Fu98BJJ Globetrottershttps://www.bjjglobetrotters.com/Belt Checkerhttps://www.beltchecker.com/Teaching BJJhttps://www.teachingbjj.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Permission Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Placeholdershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Levels of Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/Transfer of Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Adam Medlock.  Adam is the lead autism educator for a special school in the UK.  He has worked with children and young adults with autism for most of his professional life.Adam joins us to educate the grappling community on autism.  He provides a framework for understanding the autism spectrum and making BJJ more inclusive to autistic students.Topics discussed include:How autism and the spectrum are definedHow BJJ may be beneficial to autistic peopleWhere autistic people may struggle with BJJHow we inadvertently alienate autistic peopleHow the instructor can help autistic studentsHow to help your autistic training partnersHow to make your gym more accessible.Mental models discussed in this episode:Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt talk about frames.  Can you believe we made it 127 episodes deep without doing a full episode on this topic?  This is probably the most in-depth and conceptual discussion of frames you'll ever hear.Some key points about frames:Frames are a structural barrier used to keep your opponent at a distance.Frames and wedges are very similar.Frames are used for defense - as opposed to wedges, which are used for offense.Frames are strongest when "solid" - meaning there are no structural weaknesses from your joints.With frames, you don't need to block the opposing side.  With wedges, you do.Making "pointy" frames with your elbow or knee is risky because your opponent might pass your limb across your center.Mental models discussed in this episode:Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Defend With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined again by Livia Giles!  Livia's expecting, and will be adding motherhood to her long list of achievements!  In this episode, we discuss Livia's experience with pregnancy, and how she balances being an expecting mother with the lifestyle of an elite-level BJJ black belt and coach.Mental models discussed in this episode:Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Short-term/Long-term Paradoxhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by the living legend, Rafael Lovato Jr.!  Rafael introduces his philosophy of Timeless Jiu-Jitsu, which he used to become one of the greatest champions of his generation.Rafael talks about being a forever student, teaching to learn, finding your why, leading from the front, competition, finding mentors, positivity, mindfulness, and investing in yourself.NOTE: Apologies for the background noise in this episode.  We tried to clean it up.Lovato’s Timeless Jiu-Jitsu Group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/timelessjjThe official Timeless Jiu-Jitsu website:https://www.timelessjiujitsu.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Transfer of Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Matt and Steve talk about ratchet control: a powerful mental model for using limb rotation to break alignment.There are two directions of ratchet control:Internal rotation: Kimuras, heel hooks, reapsExternal rotation: Americanas, knee flares.While both are effective, internal rotation normally breaks alignment more than external rotation.  Internal rotation also offers a path to the back.Mental models discussed in this episode:Ratchet Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ratchet-control/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Mike "Doctor Kickass" Piekarski!  Mike is a black belt and Doctor of Physical Therapy.  We discuss tactics for injury rehab and dispel some of the common myths.Check out Mike Piekarski at http://doctorkickass.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Marcus Aurelius Anderson!  Marcus is a performance coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of "The Gift of Adversity."  He joins us to discuss the 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto principle, and how its rigorous application can focus and change your life.In this episode, Marcus suggests these three steps for clarifying your priorities:Create a "power list" of 2-3 objectives for the day.Ask yourself: is what I’m doing right now getting me closer or further away from my goal?Be present and intentional.Check out Marcus' book, TEDx talk, and podcast at:https://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Tokui Wazahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Systematic Abandonmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment/Teach to Learnhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve is joined by psychotherapist and executive coach David Zeitler.  David explains his process for coaching as he learned under Robert Kegan.  We discuss Robert Kegan's framework for adult development, the self-authoring mindset, world-class performance, what makes someone coachable, what makes a good coach, resistance to help, the difference between coaches/mentors/advisors, and finding a coach.David Zeitler's website:Zeitler Executive Dynamixhttps://mindfulness.coach/David's book recommendation:In Over Our Heads, by Robert Keganhttps://www.amazon.com/Over-Our-Heads-Mental-Demands/dp/0674445880David's recommendation for finding coaches like him:Minds at Work: Change Leadership Coaching for Immunity to Changehttps://mindsatwork.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Systematic Abandonmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/The 80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve is joined by Dominyka "Dom" Obelenyte!  On that mats, Dom is a 4x BJJ world champion...but off the mats, she's also an accomplished artist.  Together, we explore the "art" component of the gentle art.  Dom helps us understand the definition of art, being uniquely who you are, building your professional skillset, goal setting, assigning value to the subjective, and finding your target audience.Dom's BJJ website:http://dominykao.com/Dom's artist website:https://dominyka-art.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Levels of Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Windows of Opportunityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/Table Selectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/Race to the Bottomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Steve is rejoined by Jeff Shaw from Bellingham BJJ.  Steve and Jeff do a deep dive into the art of professional wrestling, why it's so misunderstood, and why it's an excellent base for BJJ.Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

How does a brush with death change the way you live your life?  This week, Steve is joined by Daniel Rodriguez, black belt and cancer survivor.  We talk about how experiencing his own mortality taught Daniel to live with intention.Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Steve here.  I told Rob Biernacki that we could record an episode on gripfighting and kuzushi to coincide with the release of his new instructional on the same topic.  This was a big mistake.Rob could not get his mic working - which, of course, he blamed on our recording software.  I later learned that he was recording from HIS MOM'S HOUSE, where I assume he was connecting via a 28 baud modem.  I quickly gave up on this endeavor, so Rob enlisted the help of his cabin boy Rory van Vliet to provide the required tech support.  This disasterpiece is the result.In this "episode," Rob and Rory introduce gripfighting and kuzushi, explain why they're important, and do a frankly awful job of trying to sell you on this new instructional.  After suffering through this episode I am even less motivated than before to watch this instructional, and I got it for free!Rob was supposed to include a discount code, but he forgot, so we gave up on that.  Jesus Christ.The Gripfighting and Kuzushi Formula, with Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kestinghttps://www.grapplearts.com/the-gripfighting-and-kuzushi-formula-with-rob-biernacki-and-stephan-kesting/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined again by “Papa Tortoise,” Priit Mihkelson!  Priit talks about the best practices Jiu-Jitsu can take from other sports, such as pedagogic methods, the importance of play, and a reduced emphasis on hierarchy.Mental models discussed in this episode:Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Steve here!  Please check out this quick update on what we've been working on in the last year, and where we're going in the next.Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve is joined by Judo world champion and 4x BJJ world champion Kathy Hubble.  Kathy shares the tactics and adjustments that make Judo throws more effective in BJJ.Here's the YouTube video we reference in this episode:Judo for BJJ; Stephan Kesting and Kathy Hubblehttps://youtu.be/8wScXUDkwB8Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Our premium offerings are powered by Patreon.  Sign up here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve is joined by Matt Kirtley, best known as Aesopian.  In addition to being a moderator of Reddit's /r/bjj and a long-time Jiu-Jitsu blogger, Matt is a critic of martial arts cults.  Matt joins us today to discuss the BITE (behavior, information, thought, emotional control) Model and influence continuum.The BITE Model and influence continuum are concepts defined by cult expert Steven Hassan.  They can help identify whether an organization's influence is positive or negative.  They're a great way to determine if you or a loved one are being manipulated by a cult or cult-like organization.BITE Model:https://freedomofmind.com/bite-model/Influence Continuum:https://freedomofmind.com/influence-continuum/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week Steve is joined by Brian Glick, black belt from the Danaher Death Squad.  We discuss methods versus outcomes, how to know if we're on the right path, and how to tell if the resulting fallacy is leading us astray.Mental models discussed in this episode:Probabilistic Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Discipline Equals Freedomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/discipline-equals-freedom/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This is it: the ultimate onboarding package for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Jeff Shaw, co-owner of Bellingham BJJ and host of Dirty White Belt Radio, joins us to tell absolute beginners what they need to know about Jiu-Jitsu.  If you're looking to start BJJ, or you're introducing someone to BJJ, play this episode.Topics discussed in this episode:How to introduce the brand new student to Jiu-JitsuWhat to look for in a gym/instructorHow to identify red flags with a gym/instructorHow to onboard new studentsCritical concepts for beginnersTechniques vs. conceptsHow BJJ is different from other martial artsHow John Danaher pronounces "rodeo"How to talk about butts.  Buttocks?  Bum?  Ass?  Hindquarters?How to avoid alienating studentsThe most effective pro wrestling finishers in BJJBJJ etiquette: dos and don'tsMental models discussed in this episode:Principles Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Marginal Gainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are rejoined by Dr. Valerie "Valhalla" Worthington.  We have a thoughtful discussion on the ego, how it can hinder us, how it can help us, and whether "killing" the ego is a good idea.Mental models discussed in this episode:Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt dive into knee on belly and break down the position using the mental models we discuss on the show.Uke's predictable responses from knee on belly:Getting to their side - either turning toward or away from youAttacking your feetGetting their foot on your hip or inverting into a leg entanglementCritical control points for knee on belly:Maintaining good foot position. No gaps between your shoelaces and their hip.  Don't let them grab your legs, especially the free leg.Keeping a lower squat, ideally an elbow-knee connection, to close access to your hip and leg.Keeping their shoulders parallel to the floor.Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Elbow Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Surface Area (or Blading)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve is joined by Bruce Hoyer from Next Edge Academy.  Bruce is best known for pioneering the reverse classroom model in BJJ.  If you've been looking for a new and empowering way to structure your learning or classes, this is the episode for you.IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by multi-time world champion Emily Kwok.  Having studied directly with Marcelo Garcia and Josh Waitzkin, Emily joins us to share her expertise on the study of peak performance.Mental models discussed in this episode:Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Shuharihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Systematic Abandonmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by Nelson Puentes, the co-founder of Inverted Gear.  Nelson shares the story of the business and is generous with advice to other entrepreneurs who are looking to get started.  We discuss the importance of branding, the joy of logistics, and how to pivot during adversity.  Oh...and we talk about short shorts.IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve is joined again by Robert Degle.  Robert shares his experience with information literacy, and how grapplers can answer the questions: how do I know this technique is a good technique?  And what makes a technique good, anyway?Due to incorrect audio settings in this episode, it sounds like Steve is yelling through a megaphone.  We did our best to clean up the audio, but it's still noticeable.  Sorry about this.Mental models discussed in this episode:Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve is joined by the internet's favorite professor, Stephan Kesting.  We have a post-mortem on the disastrous year that was 2020, discuss how we can develop a resilient mindset, and how the BJJ community can heal and recover in 2021.Mental models discussed in this episode:Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by one of Steve's personal Jiu-Jitsu heroes, Dr. Valerie “Valhalla” Worthington!  Dr. Worthington shares her expertise in coaching, both on and off the mats.  We have a great discussion on the ethics of being a coach, getting more women into Jiu-Jitsu, and celebrating our differences.Mental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Matt is joined by Judo legend Shintaro Higashi for a super detailed and technical discussion of grip strategy.Mental models discussed in this episode:Mirrored Stanceshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Transfer of Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Meditative Drilling (Technique Visualization)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/Naming Concepts (Labeling)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by Dr. David Ley.  In addition to being a clinical psychologist and frequent contributor to Psychology Today, David is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Roberto Alencar.  He's the perfect guest to discuss one of our most frequently requested topics: depression and Jiu-Jitsu.Mental models discussed in this episode:Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

The juice.  The sauce.  The bomba.  It's prevalent in our sport.  But is it true that everyone uses them?  And regardless, would that justify using them yourself?  This week, we're joined again by Lachlan Giles to discuss the ethics of performance-enhancing drug use in BJJ, and the recent firestorm around his principled comments on Instagram.Research referenced in this episode:https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-24730151https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190125084106.htmIMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined again by Island Top Team black belt Rory van Vliet.  Rory helps us answer the question: when you are a caregiver, how do you use Jiu-Jitsu safely and with compassion?  If you ever wanted to learn how to use Jiu-Jitsu to safely subdue Grandma, this is the episode for you.Mental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Marginal Gainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/marginal-gains/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

What a milestone!  This week, Steve and Matt celebrate 100 episodes of BJJ Mental Models, and share the biggest lessons we've learned so far.  We also discuss cat litter options, feline dietary considerations, and fail hard at pronouncing German names.Mental models discussed in this episode:Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Minimize Attack Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by Lachlan and Livia Giles!  Lachlan and Livia share their world-class wisdom on developing your grappling style, and advise how you can consciously guide the process of style development.Mental models discussed in this episode:Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Levels of Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/Systematic Abandonmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/systematic-abandonment/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by Robert Degle!  We have a deep conversation around the win conditions of our sport, how they influence our behavior, and why it's important to understand WHY we train Jiu-Jitsu.Mental models discussed in this episode:Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're joined by defensive strategist Priit Mihkelson!  Much to Matt's chagrin, Steve and Priit espouse the benefits of turtle and why it's an underappreciated position.  Priit shares some great philosophy on how shoring up your defense can give you the confidence to be more effective in your offense.Priit's tips for turtle:Keep your head on the matUse the boxer shoulder, or "Stephen Hawking" (head tilt)Keep your elbows on your hipsDon't put your elbows on the matProtect your neck with your wrists.Mental models discussed in this episode:Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Tipping Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Seb Lavoie joins us again for a second dive into the conflict mindset.  Seb shares his wealth of experience to discuss frequently asked conflict-related questions, such as situational awareness, home invasion preparation.  Seb also shares some incredible stories from his career in the field.Mental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Meditative Drilling (AKA Technique Visualization)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week on the podcast, we're joined once again by Sergeant Major Seb Lavoie.  Seb shares his expertise on the mindset required to manage conflict.  We also discuss a dozen hypotheticals about getting into a scuffle while waiting in line at the bank teller.Seb references two books in this episode:On Combat, by Dave GrossmanOn Killing, by Dave GrossmanMental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Meditative Drilling (Technique Visualization)https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by Olympian and Judo legend Travis Stevens.  Travis shares how he developed the kind of champion's mindset required to succeed at the highest levels.Mental models discussed in this episode:Levels of Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by Cal McDonald to discuss best practices for educating kids.  In addition to being a black belt under Rob Biernacki, Cal is a specialist in creating educational frameworks for children.  Cal shares his knowledge on the topic in a wonderful conversation with implications well beyond teaching children.  This is one of our favorite conversations ever on the podcast.Learning strategies discussed:Effortful Retrieval: Make them work to pull concepts back out of their memories.Chunking: Manage their cognitive load.Interleaving: Shake it up to force them to recall techniques.Varied Practice: The partner provides variable levels of resistance.Elaboration: Connect things to what they already know.Modeling: Demonstrate flawless technique because they will mirror you.Mental models discussed in this episode:Spaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/Cognitive Loadhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Transfer of Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Alignment Over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by Jon Thomas, the legendary black belt and BJJ instructor.  Steve, Matt, and Jon have a spirited discussion about the best way to integrate new techniques into your game.  We also discuss the limitations of principles and how being dogmatic about them can hinder your development.Jon suggests four ways to integrate new techniques:ask your coachwatch an instructionalwatch competition videocreativityMental models discussed in this episode:Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt break down the differences between single and double lever control.  In general, single lever control affords more damage, whereas double lever control affords more control.Learn more about this mental model here:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Mental models discussed in this episode:Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Rotational Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve is once again joined by Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team.  If you follow Rob, you know how passionate he is about respecting expertise and calling out impostors.  We live in a world where identifying expertise is harder - and more important - than ever.  In this episode, we give you the tools to do so.When assessing an expert, beware these red flags:Does the expert speak with 100% certainty at all times?Does the expert avoid disclosing the limits of their knowledge?Does the expert try to win arguments with quantity instead of quality? (the Gish gallop)Does your expert cherry-pick facts to support their position, while disregarding evidence to the contrary?Is the expert unwilling to entertain criticism?Does the expert speak in overly simple, black-or-white terms?Does the expert rely solely on their title or rank to justify their opinion?Does the expert speak on matters outside of their area of expertise?Are there no "quality gatekeepers," such as publishers or fact-checkers, to ensure the expert is correct?Do the majority of other experts speak poorly of this expert?Has this expert conflated experience with expertise?IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt talk about seated guards!  Seated guards are a great way to track and harass your opponent from the bottom.  In this episode, you'll also learn why supine guard is sometimes referred to as Ali-Inoki position - which is a much more dignified nickname than how seated guard is referred to as "buttscooting."Mental models discussed in this episode:Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Mirrored Stanceshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/Minimize Attack Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt talk about gi-based open guards!  There are a lot of variations, including spider guard, collar and sleeve, and worm guard.  The sheer number of grip configurations can be overwhelming.  Rather than trying to memorize each variation, we suggest thinking in a concept-based approach.  In this episode, we discuss how.Mental models discussed in this episode:Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt talk about butterfly guard!  Butterfly is a hook-based guard that works in both gi and no-gi, and excels against larger opponents.Mental models discussed in this episode:Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Types of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Single vs. Double Lever Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Principles Over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Beginner’s Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, X gon' give it to ya!  Steve and Matt discuss X guard and its variants.  X guard, while an advanced position and difficult to enter, is an incredibly powerful position that's especially effective against larger opponents.There are three primary types of X guard:X guard - best used when you're right underneath your opponentSingle leg X guard - best used when controlling the far leg is a challengeReverse X guard - best used when your opponent is leaning forward.Mental models discussed in this episode:Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Center of Gravityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

It's time for another series!  This week, Steve and Matt begin our new five-part Open Guard Series with a concept-based breakdown of the de la Riva guard and reverse de la Riva guard.Mental models discussed in this episode:Types of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Dictating the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictating-the-pace/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt discuss the concept of the third place.  It's a sociological concept coined by Ray Oldenburg, who argues that we have three important places in our life:The first place: your homeThe second place: your workThe third place: the anchor to your community.The third place is where we blow off steam, get away from the demands of the first two places, and build relationships.  For most of us, our third place is Jiu-Jitsu.You can read more about the third place here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_placeIMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

The most important - and also hardest - part of every journey is the first step.  If you can't bring yourself to take the first step, you deny yourself the most important growth opportunities in life.  This week, Steve and Matt talk about the psychology of the first step, and how to overcome the natural fear of starting a new initiative.  And more importantly, we also talk about Final Fantasy VII Remake.Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt discuss tipping points: the concept that, once you have sufficient leverage or momentum, your desired outcome can no longer be denied.We've all experienced tipping points, whether it be on the mats or off.In Jiu-Jitsu, tipping points occur when your opponent gains so much leverage that you cannot realistically fight off their attack anymore, and your only recourse is to change your tactics.In real life, tipping points occur when an idea, product, or movement gains sufficient momentum that its growth becomes exponential.Good strategies involve creating tipping points for yourself, and pivoting should your opponent create a tipping point against you.Reading list for this episode:The Tipping Point, by Malcolm Gladwellhttps://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/the-tipping-point/9780316316965/The Four Hour Work Week, by Tim Ferrisshttps://fourhourworkweek.com/Mental models discussed in this episode:Tipping Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

What is "the best way" to teach a Jiu-Jitsu class?  Is there even an answer to that question?  This week, Steve and Matt discuss common BJJ teaching methodologies such as concepts-based, toughness-based, and sequence-based.Mental models discussed in this episode:Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week Steve and Matt discuss the concept of surface area, and why it's important to expose as little of your body's surface area as possible.  This strategy is sometimes referred to by the Danaher Death Squad as blading.When you're on top, minimizing surface area makes it much harder for your opponent to block your guard passes.When you're on bottom, minimizing surface area makes it much harder for your opponent to stabilize an offensive position.Mental models discussed in this episode:Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Minimize Attack Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week Steve is joined by Rory van Vliet, an Island Top Team black belt under Rob Biernacki, to discuss online education.  Rory is the co-instructor of the BJJ Concepts online academy, the operator behind the RVV BJJ YouTube channel, and the creator of the Guard Retention Formula instructional series alongside Stephan Kesting.  Rory is uniquely qualified to discuss the topic of online education, so if you've ever wanted to share your knowledge with the world, this episode is for you.Mental models discussed in this episode:Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt discuss how to get motivated and stay motivated.  It's easy to lose that fire inside and become exhausted through the rigors and routine of everyday life. Every now and then, you need to draw from different sources to become invigorated and motivated again.In this episode we talk about four common sources of motivation:Motivation from failureMotivation from regretMotivation from inspirationMotivation from necessity.Mental models discussed in this episode:Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

It's our honor and privilege to be joined this week by Sergeant Major Seb Lavoie.  In addition to a lifetime of experience in the martial arts, Seb is a 19-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and previously served in the Canadian Armed Forces.  Seb is currently the divisional Sergeant Major for British Columbia, Canada.This week Seb joins us to discuss the killing of George Floyd, police use of force, and where police organizations around the world can go from here.Apologies for the audio quality; we recorded this episode via Zoom so we could get it published in a timely fashion.Please note that the opinions expressed by Seb Lavoie may not necessarily reflect the organizational views of the RCMP.IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Fear of time, or chronophobia, is a cause of constant anxiety and stress for many of us.  It's the persistent fear that you're just not doing enough.  This week, Steve and Matt discuss strategies for combating the fear of time.Ways to combat the fear of time:Kaizen (continuous improvement)CompartmentalizingBeing presentRecommended reading if you need help combating the fear of time:How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale CarnegieMental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Submissions aren't just fight-ending techniques; they're tools to advance the position even if the submission fails.  This week, Steve and Matt discuss how to use submissions as a way to advance position.Mental models discussed in this episode:Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Critical Control Pointshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt talk about the mount: an old-school, demoralizing, and devastating position.The mount has three sub-positions:low mount, where you lie on top of uke;high mount, where you bring your knees into uke's armpits and posture up;technical mounts, including jockey mount and S mount.Mental models discussed in this episode:Crossing the Centerhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/Defend with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week Steve and Matt talk about stress.  Stress is a fact of life, and it can be a tool for growth if used properly.Some techniques for managing stress:ExercisingEating wellSleepingControlled breathingMindfulnessChallenging yourself regularlyMaking time for yourselfDoing what you loveNot becoming obsessed with comfortAppreciating when you have enough.Mental models discussed in this episode:Growth From Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

As we've learned from Street Fighter, combos are important.  A single technique in isolation is not as effective as a series of chained attacks.There are two ways you can chain attacks together: in a sequence, or in parallel.Mental models discussed in this episode:Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Alignment over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Placeholdershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt cover a commonly requested topic: controlling your breathing.  It's a great technique for energy regulation, overcoming fear, and improving general well-being.Mental models discussed in this episode:Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Learning to stay loose is one of the quickest ways to improve your Jiu-Jitsu.  This week, Steve and Matt explain the importance of staying loose, how to develop awareness of when you're too tense, and when it's appropriate to use tension.Why you should stay loose:It masks your intentionsIt saves energy and prevents muscle burnoutIt denies your opponent leverage.When it's okay to use tension:When you're doing so for a reasonWhen your tension cannot be exploited.Mental models discussed in this episode:Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Force Compressionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

What better topic for episode #69 than north-south?  Let's talk about the barbecue position.Mental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In crisis, there is opportunity.  Let's talk about entrepreneurship, and why this global pandemic may be the opportunity you need to start your business.Mental models discussed in this episode:Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Race to the Bottomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

As Matt says, you need to learn to be happy for other people.  Let's talk about how a mindset of gratitude destroys the ego and improves your learning.Mental models discussed in this episode:Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Cognitive Dissonancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

We've got a special announcement for you: BJJ Mental Models is proud to announce we are launching the world's first fully virtual online Jiu-Jitsu academy!  Achieve black belt excellence in the comfort of your own home.IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Sometimes we choose adversity, and sometimes adversity chooses us.  Steve and Matt talk about the best mindset for times of crisis.  As a community, we'll get through this one together.Mental models discussed in this episode:Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Show notes:This week, Steve and Matt discuss the importance of head positioning.  We focus on our arms and legs, but the head is an under-utilized weapon and can make all the difference.Mental models discussed in this episode:Head Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Surface Areahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Crossing the Centerhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/Placeholdershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Height Advantagehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/height-advantage/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/

This week, Rob is back to help Steve and Matt discuss the tactics used by cult-like organizations.  We discuss why these are dangerous, common objections from cult members, and tactics to combat cult-like behaviour in your organization.For more on the BITE influence continuum:https://freedomofmind.com/influence-continuum/Why cult tactics are dangerous:The rabbit hole effect: Although belief in cults and conspiracy theories may start small, they lead to escalating and more radical beliefs.Cognitive dissonance: The mind becomes uncomfortable when your actions don't align with your preconceived beliefs.  Once someone starts involvement with a cult, cognitive dissonance can lead people to "rewrite" their beliefs to be deeper entrenched in the cult.Common objections from cult members:“These rituals are for team building.”“I get value out of the cult.”“It’s harmless to play along with these rituals.”“Cult is too strong a term for our organization.”“Our cult is one of the good ones.”Tactics for combating cults:Use of humor, especially with the leaderThe leader isn't afraid to look bad or loseWillingness to challenge the leaderExposure to other groupsCommunal sharing of knowledgeNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are once again joined by Rob Biernacki to discuss a topic very near and dear to us: cults and the tactics they use.  Cults have a long and storied history within the martial arts.  This episode gives you the tools you need to identify when you're being exploited by a cult-like organization.Who is vulnerable to recruitment:People seeking securityPeople seeking belongingPeople seeking specialness/unearned superiority.Tactics used by cult-like organizations to manipulate their members:An initial act of dominionReverence to a mysterious mystical figureSecret knowledgeSeparating you from the rest of your support network and societyHierarchy where questioning authority is prohibited and punishedEscalating requirements of personal contributionOstracizing former membersAggressively protecting the cult’s reputation.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt teach you how to be ALPHA.Mental models discussed in this episode:Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Defend with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Mask your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Dilemmahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt talk about how to identify and exploit opportunities.Mental models discussed in this episode:Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Win Conditionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Return on Investmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt talk about passivity.  I mean, if it's okay with you.  If not, we can talk about something else.Mental models discussed in this episode:Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

It's history lesson time!  This week Steve and Matt dive into the hemarkable story of the first family of Jiu-Jitsu.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

To grab a dude, or to grab a dude by his clothing?  This week, Steve and Matt discuss direct versus proxy control.Mental models discussed in this episode:Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Anatomic Hierarchyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt explain why you don't deserve that blue belt.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

How have we not covered this topic yet?  In this week's episode, Steve and Matt discuss the principles behind guard passing.Mental models discussed in this episode:Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Direct vs. Proxy Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Oliver Taza is back!  Matt and Oliver discuss Oliver's performance at No Gi Worlds, gym ownership, tournament strategy, and today's competitors.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week's episode is for those of us who aren't natural Jiu-Jitsu prodigies.Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Habits over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Uke is a Japanese word meaning the person who receives a technique.  A good uke can amplify the effectiveness of your drilling.  This week, Steve and Matt discuss how to be a good uke.Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-roomBeginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

You don't need to compromise your ethics to build a successful gym.  Rob Biernacki, head coach of Island Top Team and bjjconcepts.net, shares his insights on how to build an ethical Jiu-Jitsu business.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

It all begins again.  For our 50th episode, Steve and Matt revisit the topic of our very first episode: the alignment framework.  But this time around, we've invited Rob Biernacki - the innovator of the concept - to explain alignment.Mental models discussed in this episode:Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Alignment over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Rotational Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Modern Jiu-Jitsu has dozens, if not hundreds, of different types of guard...and that number is only going to grow as we continue to innovate.  This week Steve and Matt discuss how you can group guards into categories to more easily understand them.Mental models discussed in this episode:Types of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

We've always said growth comes from pushing yourself...but giving yourself time to recover is just as important.  This week, Steve and Matt teach how to grow physically and mentally by using a combination of stress and recovery.Mental models discussed in this episode:Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt discuss systems thinking for Jiu-Jitsu.  Organizing ideas into systems is one of the best ways to truly understand any difficult discipline.Mental models discussed in this episode:Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Alignment over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

When you get greedy, you make mistakes...and if you want to win, avoiding mistakes is key.  This week Steve and Matt discuss frugality as a strategy for Jiu-Jitsu.Mental models discussed in this episode:Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Abundance/Scarcity Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week Steve and Matt discuss how some techniques require a greater level of commitment than others.  We discuss commitment both as a strategy and a method for preventing injury.Mental models discussed in this episode:Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week Steve and Matt discuss rulesets in Jiu-Jitsu.  We talk about specific examples such as IBJJF and ADCC, as well as strategies for optimizing your gameplan under a specific ruleset.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week Steve and Matt weigh in on the age-old debate between sport and self-defense BJJ.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we were privileged to speak to Oliver Taza from the Danaher Death Squad.  Oliver shares his thoughts on competing at the highest levels, PEDs, and training with the Danaher Death Squad.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

You'd be surprised how often we're asked to cover this topic.  Well, we're finally going to do it.  This week Steve and Matt discuss how to shut down a much smaller opponent.Mental models discussed in this episode:Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Isolate a Single Targethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/isolate-a-single-target/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

As the great mathematician Carl Jacobi said, "invert, always invert."  This week Steve and Matt discuss inversion, not just as a strategy for Jiu-Jitsu but also as a strategy for breaking out of your thought patterns.Mental models discussed in this episode:Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Interleavinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week Steve and Matt discuss inside channel control, also known as inside position.  It's a tremendously powerful mental model, especially if your strategy involves leglocks or getting underneath your opponent.Mental models discussed in this episode:Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Steve and Matt continue sharing your stories on Jiu-Jitsu and mental health.  This week we share some very raw and personal stories about depression, PTSD, coping with loss, and suicidal thoughts.  This episode does get heavy at times.  We thank our listeners for sharing these stories, which couldn't have been easy.Note that we advocate Jiu-Jitsu as a SUPPLEMENT to therapy, NOT a replacement.  If you need help - and we all do at times - please seek out professional and medical expertise.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/

How much benefit does Jiu-Jitsu really have for your mental health?  We all know exercise is beneficial, but is there something special about Jiu-Jitsu?  Matt and I decided to find out.  In Part 1, we discuss confidence, addiction, and expert advice.Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/

Jiu-Jitsu isn't about fighting; it's about making your opponent stop fighting.  In this week's episode we discuss strategies for de-escalation, both in Jiu-Jitsu and in real life.Mental models discussed in this episode:Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Position over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Rotational Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Resulting Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Respect your opponent, always.  This week Steve and Matt discuss the different types of respect and why it's important.Mental models discussed in this episode:Respect your Opponenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-your-opponent/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Raise the Level in the Roomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/Rapoport's Ruleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rapoports-rules/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Funneling, as coined by Nelson Puentes from Inverted Gear, is the strategy of forcing your opponent into areas where you are comfortable and experienced.  It's key to high-level gameplanning.Mental models discussed in this episode:Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Asymmetric Warfarehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Myopiahttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Respect People, not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Don't worry, this one's not about politics!  Today we discuss the pros and cons of Robert K. Merton's idea communism philosophy.  The core question answered in this episode is: when should you share your ideas freely, and when should you use them for profit?Mental models discussed in this episode:Idea Communism & Idea Capitalismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Race to the Bottomhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Be an anchor, not a tetherball.  This week Steve and Matt discuss when you should and shouldn't tether your body to your opponent.Mental models discussed in this episode:Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Alignment over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Action creates reaction.  This week Steve and Matt discuss predictable responses, a mental model that helps you understand what your opponent is likely to do and decrease your reaction time.Mental models discussed in this episode:Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

This week Steve and Matt discuss double trouble, a mental model popularized by John Danaher.Mental models discussed in this episode:Double Troublehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/Rotational Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

This week Steve and Matt discuss the elbow-knee connection: a shockingly simple concept that, when applied intelligently, can improve your game in a variety of ways.Mental models discussed in this episode:Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Anatomic Hierarchyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Principles over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Economy of Motionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

This week Steve and Matt discuss kuzushi, the Japanese art of balance breaking.Mental models discussed in this episode:Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/Path of Least Resistancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Technique Chaininghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/Types of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Mask Your Intentionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/Predictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

In the final episode of our instructor series, Steve & Matt shed light on the ugly side of Jiu-Jitsu and the instructors' responsibilities to create a healthy training environment.  Topics include issues with your students, gym drama, cult mentality, and harassment.A huge thank you to Matt Kirtley, AKA Aesopian, for his detailed research into cults that contributed to this episode.Mental models discussed in this episode:Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve and Matt discuss the business relationships and networking activities critical to running a successful gym.  Topics include skill swapping, building logistics, the competitive landscape, neighbouring businesses, privates, seminars, workshops, open mats, tournaments, managing your own promotions, sponsorships, and social media conduct.Mental models discussed in this episode:Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Once you've opened your gym, how do maintain and grow your membership base?  Steve and Matt discuss lead generation, advertising, merchandising, social media, websites, designing your schedule, and retaining students.Mental models discussed in this episode:Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

In the second episode of the instructor series, Steve and Matt discuss Matt's experience opening a gym.  They cover what's involved in making the decision, the qualifications required, targeting your customers, hidden costs, the path to profitability, and affiliation.  A must-listen for anyone interested in moving into Jiu-Jitsu as their full-time career.Mental models discussed in this episode:Habits over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Loss Aversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Today marks the first of a new five-part series on BJJ Mental Models: the instructor series!  We're going to cover topics relevant to instructors and gym owners.Today's topic is coaching, and we're going to discuss: going from practitioner to coach, teaching class, one-on-one instruction, coaching children, coaching tournaments, and teaching seminars.Mental models discussed in this episode:Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Respect People, not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Learning Styleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-styles/The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

As the old saying goes, "the bigger they are, the harder they cross-face you from side control."  This week Steve and Matt discuss the perils of fighting larger opponents.Mental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Grip Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

As the saying goes, if you don't lose you'll eventually win.  This week's episode discusses strategies for surviving bad positions like side control, knee on belly, mount, and back mount.Mental models discussed in this episode:Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Alignment vs Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Defend with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Shifting Platformshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

They call it your Jiu-Jitsu journey for a reason.  Steve and Matt explain how to stay healthy and motivated for decades.Mental models discussed in this episode:Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Habits Over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Setbacks in your Jiu-Jitsu journey are inevitable.  This week Steve and Matt discuss the strategies and mental models for dealing with setbacks, including injuries and life changes.Mental models discussed in this episode:Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Meditative Drillinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

In the final episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the retention phase, where grapplers make their final attempts to prevent a guard pass.Mental models discussed in this episode:Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Layers of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Elbow-Knee Connectionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Microtransitionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

In the second episode of our three-part guard series, Matt and Steve discuss the maintenance phase, where both grapplers attempt to secure a passing or submission opportunity.Mental models discussed in this episode:Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Types of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/Layers of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/Theory of Alignmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/Kinetic Chainshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/Defend with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Body Tetheringhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/Grip Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Alignment over Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/Position Over Submissionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Anatomic Hierarchyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Introducing the first in a three-part series on the guard!  This week Steve and Matt discuss the engagement phase, where first contact is made and the grip battle is fought.Mental models discussed in this episode:Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Dictate the Pacehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Minimize Attack Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Grip Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/Training Handicapshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve and Matt discuss Force Vectors and Leading Edges.  These mental models are critical to maintaining your guard once you've lost the grip fight, or engagement phase.Mental models discussed in this episode:Force Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Controlling the Distancehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/Leading Edgeshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/Defend with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Phases of Guardhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt discuss Joe Peters' upcoming lawsuit against Marcus Soares.  Joe is suing Marcus due to injuries sustained competing in his tournament.  The results of this lawsuit could have broad ramifications to future Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.Article about the lawsuit:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jiu-jitsu-waivers-1.5042941Court filing:https://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/19/01/2019BCSC0189cor1.htmWe maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

We've learned a lot since episode one.  Steve and Matt issue some very important corrections to prior episodes.  Listen and learn, this episode is 100% TRUTH.We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt do a deep dive into Josh Waitzkin's book, the Art of Learning.Mental models discussed in this episode:Respect People, not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Flowhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Making Smaller Circleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Regardless of your goals, managing mindset is one of the most important aspects of the mental game.  Steve & Matt discuss what makes a healthy mindset.Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Habits over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

We all hit plateaus eventually.  Steve & Matt discuss mental models for breaking through them.Mental models discussed in this episode:Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Abundance Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Habits over Resultshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

How do you remember all the information you receive during your training?  Steve & Matt explore techniques and mental models for retaining knowledge.Mental models discussed in this episode:Spaced Repetitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/Learning Styleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-styles/Mnemonicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mnemonics/Naming Conceptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Meditative Drillinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/Form to Leave Formhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Principles over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/First Principleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/80/20 Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt explore techniques to increase learning efficiency.Mental models discussed in this episode:Principles over Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/principles-over-techniques/Naming Conceptshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/Growth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/Investing in Losshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Train with Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Plus, Minus, Equalshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt discuss the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness.  One of the quickest ways to make a rapid improvement to your game is to develop awareness of your mind and body.Mental models discussed in this episode:Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Stress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt discuss best practices for gym culture, etiquette, and how to be a positive ambassador in the BJJ community.Mental models discussed in this episode:The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Idea Communismhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt explain how to effectively finish submissions.Mental models discussed in this episode:Choking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/Breaking Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/Committed Techniqueshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/Rotational Control / Ratchet Effecthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/rotational-control/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Isolate a Single Targethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/isolate-a-single-target/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt discuss the importance of dominant angles in Jiu-Jitsu, both for advancing position and shutting down your opponent.Mental models discussed in this episode:Dominant Angleshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/Minimize Attack Vectorshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/Crossing the Centerhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/Inside Channel Controlhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve & Matt discuss Jiu-Jitsu mental models involving the human body.  A great discussion on how to use your body as a weapon while preventing your opponent from doing the same.Mental models discussed in this episode:Anatomic Hierarchyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/Overwhelming Forcehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/Limb Coilinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/Grips Dictate Positionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/Grip Inversionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/

Steve and Matt explore the three core mechanics of Jiu-Jitsu: Frames, Levers, and Wedges.  All techniques in Jiu-Jitsu can be defined in terms of these mechanics.Frames: Creating solid structures with the strong parts of your body, such as your elbows and knees.  You use these frames to create obstacles for your opponent and control the distance.Levers: Latching onto an opponent's limb and manipulating it for leverage.  Submissions are generally applied against a lever.Wedges: Using parts of your body to block and restrict your opponent's movement.  Wedges can also be used offensively, as in the case of knee on belly, where the knee is a wedge.We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: bjjmentalmodels.com

This is our first episode!  Matt and Steve dig into Alignment, the unified theory of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as described by Rob Biernacki from Island Top Team.