BJJ Mental Models (Steve Kwan)

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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	01 Apr 2019	Ep. 13: Some corrections...	00:40:30
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/
	08 Apr 2019	Ep. 14: Joe Peters v Marcus Soares	00:40:17
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-1.5042941 Court filing: https://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/19/01/2019BCSC0189cor1.htm We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	15 Apr 2019	Ep. 15: Force Vectors & Leading Edges	01:09:00
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 Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/ Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/ Solid Frames https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Leading Edges https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/ Defend with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	28 Feb 2022	Ep. 167: Position Series: Inverted Guard, feat. Nikki Sullivan	00:38:01
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-sullivan The Panda Guard Systems - Atos BJJ On Demand: https://www.atosbjjondemand.com/products/panda-guard Mental models discussed in this episode: Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/ Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Overwhelming Force https://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/
	14 Mar 2022	Ep. 169: Submission Series: The D'Arce Choke, feat. Drew Foster	01:04:04
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/1844219 Drew on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight Drew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Single vs. Double Lever Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Critical Control Points https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Dilemma https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/ Position Over Submission https://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/
	21 Mar 2022	Ep. 170: Following Your Passion, feat. Braulio Estima	01:01:01
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/braulioestima Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Levels of Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/levels-of-competition/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Kaizen https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/ Loss Aversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/ Meditative Drilling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Ulysses Contracts https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Idea Communism https://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/
	01 Apr 2022	Ep. 172: The Law of Attraction, feat. Sonny Brown	00:49:19
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 Attraction https://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/
	28 Mar 2022	Ep. 171: Financial Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Meg He	01:30:53
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 Communism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/ Race to the Bottom https://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/ Learning Modalities https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/ Abundance Mindset https://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/
	04 Apr 2022	Ep. 173: S&C for Elite Athletes, feat. Lucius Tirey IV	01:13:40
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 Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Kaizen https://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/
	11 Apr 2022	Ep. 174: Structuring a Curriculum, feat. Nick Purler	01:11:52
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 Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Tokui Waza https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/ 80/20 Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/ Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Double Down on Strengths https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/ Table Selection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/ Growth From Discomfort https://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/
	18 Apr 2022	Ep. 175: Submission Series: The Guillotine, feat. "The Raspberry Ape" Daniel Strauss	01:03:44
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 Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ Myopia https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/ Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ Single vs. Double Lever Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/ Choking Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/ Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Critical Control Points https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/ Surface Area https://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/
	25 Apr 2022	Ep. 176: Nutrition for BJJ, feat. Dr. Matteo Capodaglio	00:53:05
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/drcapodaglio Mental models discussed in this episode: Consistency https://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/
	22 Apr 2019	Ep. 16: Guard Series: Engagement Phase	01:08:47
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 Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Train with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Minimize Attack Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/minimize-attack-vectors/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Grip Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/ Training Handicaps https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	29 Apr 2019	Ep. 17: Guard Series: Maintenance Phase	01:11:16
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 Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Types of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/ Layers of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Kinetic Chains https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Defend with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ Body Tethering https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/ Grip Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Alignment over Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/ Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ Dominant Angles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/ Anatomic Hierarchy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anatomic-hierarchy/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	02 May 2022	Ep. 177: Submission Series: The Arm Triangle, feat. Seph Smith	00:51:17
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: sephsmithbjj@gmail.com Arm Triangle Details with Seph Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOXwqVePsY Ryan Hall Online: https://ryanhallonline.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Single vs. Double Lever Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/ Choking Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/ Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ Center of Gravity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Surface Area https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Defend With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ Crossing the Center https://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/
	09 May 2022	Ep. 178: Redefining High Percentage, feat. Robert Degle	01:03:24
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/RobertDegleBJJ Mental models discussed in this episode: Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Resulting Fallacy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/ Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Train With Purpose https://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/
	16 May 2022	Ep. 179: Hybrid Reverse Classrooms, feat. Lachlan Giles	00:58:44
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/want Mental models discussed in this episode: Double Down on Strengths https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/ Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Cognitive Load https://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/
	23 May 2022	Ep. 180: Gym Rats and Giving Back, feat. Andrew Wiltse	00:56:43
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/
	27 May 2022	BONUS: The Great Star Wars Prequel Debate, feat. Robert Degle	01:36:35
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/
	30 May 2022	Ep. 181: BJJ for Old F***s, feat. Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting	01:26:27
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 Fs: How to Defeat the Younger, More Athletic Opponent By Rob Biernacki and Stephan Kesting https://grapplearts.com/oldguard Mental models discussed in this episode:* Survivorship Bias https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/ Return on Investment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Stress and Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ Seated vs. Supine Guards https://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ Single vs. Double Lever Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/ Body Tethering https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/ Constraints-Led Approach https://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/
	06 Jun 2022	Ep. 182: Position Series: Rubber Guard, feat. Brandon Mccaghren	00:58:27
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-mccaghren BMAC Academy: https://bmac.mykajabi.com/ Brandon's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7VU0Cnef4AhQk7Pe_9nTA Mental models discussed in this episode: Types of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Dominant Angles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Myopia https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/ Path of Least Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Keep It Playful https://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/
	27 Jun 2022	Ep. 185: F**k Your Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Rob Biernacki	01:23:06
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 "Fk 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/
	04 Jul 2022	Ep. 186: Unorthodoxy & Innovation, feat. Micah Brakefield	01:01:48
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 Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Idea Communism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/ Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Short-term/Long-term Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/ Pattern Interrupts https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Keep It Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Table Selection https://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/
	06 May 2019	Ep. 18: Guard Series: Retention Phase	01:08:17
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 Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Layers of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Force Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/ Leading Edges https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/ Solid Frames https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ Kinetic Chains https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/ Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	13 Jun 2022	Ep. 183: Websites for BJJ, feat. Matt "Aesopian" Kirtley	01:20:19
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-Q9Mx1oMuBw1VRa5OVaAl97FwdhhctnK Inverted 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/
	20 Jun 2022	Ep. 184: The BJJ Generation Gap, feat. Robert Drysdale	01:14:22
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/3NUXTtY How to Win at Jiu-Jitsu while Keeping it Real, by Robert Drysdale: https://bit.ly/3aZytgc Mental models discussed in this episode: Curse of Knowledge https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/ Extreme Ownership https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/ Path of Least Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Static vs. Dynamic Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Short-term/Long-term Paradox https://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/
	11 Jul 2022	Ep. 187: Range of Motion, feat. Ryan Hurst	00:59:27
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/GMBFitnessSkills GMB's Website: https://gmb.io/ GMB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmbfitness/ Contact GMB: info@gmb.io Mental models discussed in this episode: Prevention Over Cure https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/ Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/ Solid Frames https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Goodhart’s Law https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/ Consistency https://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/
	18 Jul 2022	Ep. 188: Position Series: Knee Shield, feat. Malachy Friedman	01:11:21
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 Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeter https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/ Critical Control Points https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Dominant Angles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/ Placeholders https://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Waypoints https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/ Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Win Conditions https://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/
	25 Jul 2022	Ep. 189: The Business of BJJ, feat. Sonia Sillan	01:08:44
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 Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Stress & Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ Respect People, Not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ 80/20 Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/ Loss Aversion https://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/
	13 May 2019	Ep. 19: Injuries & Setbacks	01:08:11
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 Handicaps https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/ Growth Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ Extreme Ownership https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/ Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Meditative Drilling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	20 May 2019	Ep. 20: Longevity	01:01:42
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 Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Stress and Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ Growth Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	27 May 2019	Ep. 21: Surviving Bad Positions	01:07:06
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: Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Alignment vs Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/ Defend with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Kinetic Chains https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kinetic-chains/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ Shifting Platforms https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	01 Aug 2022	Ep. 190: Competing After 40, feat. Emily Kwok	01:10:02
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/1933788 Mental models discussed in this episode: Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Stress and Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ Keep Your Identity Small https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/ Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Short-term/Long-term Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Loss Aversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/ Defensive Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/ Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeter https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/ Psychological Safety https://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/
	08 Aug 2022	Ep. 191: Old Bastard Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Mike Mahaffey	01:06:10
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 Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Constant and Variable Tension https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/ Static vs. Dynamic Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Shifting Platforms https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/ Surface Area https://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/
	15 Aug 2022	Ep. 192: Returning to Sport, feat. Mike "Doctor Kickass" Piekarski	00:56:26
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/doctorkickassDPT Mental models discussed in this episode: Stress and Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ Training Handicaps https://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/
	05 Sep 2022	Ep. 195: Idle Time, feat. Dominyka Obelenyte	01:11:40
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/domdabomburmom Mental models discussed in this episode: Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Flow https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Keep Your Identity Small https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Interleaving https://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/ Transfer of Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/ Survivorship Bias https://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/
	22 Aug 2022	Ep. 193: Standup for ADCC, feat. Oliver Taza	00:57:48
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.1 Mental models discussed in this episode: 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/ Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ Opening Salvos https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Momentum https://bjjmentalmodels.com/momentum/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Crossing the Center https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/ Head Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Keep it Playful https://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/
	29 Aug 2022	Ep. 194: Leaving the Sport, feat. Darin Conner DeAngelis	01:01:00
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: Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Keep Your Identity Small https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/ Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Scientific Method https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/ Self-Competition https://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/
	12 Sep 2022	Ep. 196: Position Series: K Guard, feat. Adam Benayoun	01:01:30
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 Stances https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/ Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ Solid Frames https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ Constant and Variable Tension https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/ The Map Is Not the Territory https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Concepts Over Techniques https://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/
	19 Sep 2022	Ep. 197: The Happy Warrior Philosophy, feat. Roxanne Modafferi	00:55:56
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 Warrior https://amzn.to/3qCFQ1E Memoirs of a Happy Warrior II: Challenges https://amzn.to/3QXoFTM How to be Positive: Mental Training by the Happy Warrior https://amzn.to/3BQweal Mental models discussed in this episode: Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Technique Visualization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/ Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Resulting Fallacy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/ Building Your Triggers https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Compartmentalization https://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/
	03 Oct 2022	Ep. 199: Being Your Own Coach, feat. Shane McCarthy	01:01:39
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 Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Learning Modalities https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/ Feedback Loop https://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/
	26 Sep 2022	Ep. 198: Skincare for BJJ, feat. Dr. Clayton Green	01:27:58
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: green.clayton@gmail.com Clayton's work email: Clayton_Green@urmc.rochester.edu Clayton on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clayton.b.green.9 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/
	31 Oct 2022	Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Souders	00:54:07
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: greg@standardjiujitsu.com Follow Greg on social: https://www.facebook.com/standardjiujitsu https://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/3TJRHbk The Perception & Action Podcast: https://perceptionaction.com/ How We Learn to Move, Dr. Rob Gray: https://amzn.to/3SI8R7V Mental models discussed in this episode: Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/ Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/ Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeter https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-foundation-flexible-perimeter/ Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ Perception-Action Coupling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/ Beginner’s Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Interleaving https://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Do What Works https://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/
	24 Oct 2022	Ep. 202: Breaking Limits, feat. Amy Campo	00:43:03
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: Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Last Mile Problem https://bjjmentalmodels.com/last-mile-problem/ Mental Gatekeeping https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/ Defensive Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/ Building Your Triggers https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/ Technique Visualization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/ You Are What You Train https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/ Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Plus Minus Equals https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ Raise the Level in the Room https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/ Reflecting “As If” https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/ Inversion https://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/
	14 Nov 2022	Ep. 205: Psychological Safety, feat. Tum Emergia	01:15:55
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/EnergiaMartialArts Check out Energia Fightwear: https://energia-martialarts.com/energia-fight-wear/ Get Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/search?q=tum%20energia Mental models discussed in this episode: Psychological Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ Plus, Minus, Equals https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Survivorship Bias https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Self-Competition https://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/
	10 Oct 2022	Ep. 200: Losing Your Passion, feat. Claudia do Val	00:58:19
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/
	17 Oct 2022	Ep. 201: Position Series: Closed Guard, feat. Brianna Ste-Marie	00:59:39
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/Brianna Mental models discussed in this episode: Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/ Kuzushi https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/ Body Tethering https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/ Static vs. Dynamic Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/ Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ 80/20 Rule https://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/
	07 Nov 2022	Ep. 204: Coaching With Technology, feat. Matt Kwan & Alex Simoes	01:16:38
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: alex@tekneek.io Check out the On Guard BJJ online academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Mental models discussed in this episode: Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Idea Communism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Defense Paradox https://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/
	21 Nov 2022	Ep. 206: How We Learn to Move, feat. Dr. Rob Gray	01:00:15
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/3E5tg1o Rob’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/RobGrayASU Mental models discussed in this episode: Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Differential Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/differential-learning/ Self-Organization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Growth From Discomfort https://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/
	28 Nov 2022	Ep. 207: The Kaboom Kids BJJ Framework, feat. Kabir Bath	01:08:49
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 Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Psychological Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ Discipline Equals Freedom https://bjjmentalmodels.com/discipline-equals-freedom/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Curse of Knowledge https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/ Spaced Repetition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/ 80/20 Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/ Pattern Interrupts https://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/
	05 Dec 2022	Ep. 208: Playing Within the Rules, feat. Robert Degle	01:08:06
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/@robertdeglebjj7125 Get Robert Degle's instructionals: https://robertdeglebjjonline.teachable.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Defense Paradox https://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/
	12 Dec 2022	Ep. 209: Stress Management, feat. Sheena Osborne	01:01:15
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.7 Headspace video referenced in the podcast: https://youtu.be/iN6g2mr0p3Q Mental models discussed in this episode: Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ Myopia https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/ Stress & Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ Cognitive Load https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Mental Gatekeeping https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/ Emotional Contagion https://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/
	26 Dec 2022	Ep. 211: BJJ for LEOs, feat. Adam Haidary	00:55:24
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/efcombatives PolicePosts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/policeposts Effective Fitness Combatives app: https://www.efcombatives.com/app Mental 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/
	02 Jan 2023	Ep. 212: Scrambles & Safety, feat. Jordan Preisinger	01:00:49
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/JordanTeachesJiujitsu Listen to Jordan's podcast, Talk-Jitsu: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1992689 Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanteachesjiujitsu/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Core Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Making Smaller Circles https://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/
	19 Dec 2022	Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley	00:53:53
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/DrDavidLey Contact Dr. Ley through his website: https://www.davidleyphd.com/ Books referenced in this episode: Atomic Habits, by James Clear: https://amzn.to/3Bnc8DB Descartes’ Error, by Antonio Damasio: https://amzn.to/3iUTr43 Dummies books by Charles H. Elliott: https://amzn.to/3Ydzqpk Mental models discussed in this episode: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/ Defensive Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Law of Contrast https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/ Technique Visualization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Probabilistic Thinking https://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/
	09 Jan 2023	Ep. 213: The Pitfalls of Perfectionism, feat. Lyzz "Daemonette" Mitrovic	01:08:50
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/ekfoster Mental models discussed in this episode: Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Scientific Method https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Raise the Level in the Room https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/ Investing in Loss https://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/
	16 Jan 2023	Ep. 214: Mental Performance Coaching, feat. Justin Su'a	01:00:03
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/Justinsua https://www.facebook.com/justin.sua/ Books discussed in this episode: Mindset, by Carol Dweck https://amzn.to/3IJEXyE Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://amzn.to/3W8v8xs The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin https://amzn.to/3XilAkq Mental models discussed in this episode: Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Resulting Fallacy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Growth Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Flow https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/ Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Mental Gatekeeping https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/ Building Your Triggers https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/ Self-Competition https://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/
	23 Jan 2023	Ep. 215: Incentives & Triggers, feat. Jorgen Matsi	01:12:36
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. Huber https://amzn.to/3H6ZsUU Watch Jorgen teach on BJJ Globetrotters in Action: https://bit.ly/3ZIm1q4 Follow Jorgen on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jorgenmatsi/ https://www.facebook.com/jorgenmatsi/ https://twitter.com/jorgenmatsi Jorgen's gym in Estonia, Spordiklubi Võimla: https://voimla.ee/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Goodhart's Law https://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/ Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Raise the Level in the Room https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Survivorship Bias https://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/
	30 Jan 2023	Ep. 216: How Instructors Learn, feat. Taylor Biagi	00:54:05
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: info@taylorbiagijiujitsu.com Resources referenced in this podcast: The Danaher Diaries, by Heroes of the Art https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087MD1M33 Ep. 214: Mental Performance Coaching, feat. Justin Su'a https://bjj.plus/214 Ep. 207: The Kaboom Kids BJJ Framework, feat. Kabir Bath https://bjj.plus/207 Mental models discussed in this episode: Raise the Level in the Room https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/ First Principles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Naming Concepts https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Training Handicaps https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/ Growth Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ Mental Gatekeeping https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/ Curse of Knowledge https://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/
	06 Feb 2023	Ep. 217: World-Class From Anywhere, feat. Margot Ciccarelli	01:00:28
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: Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Idea Communism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/ Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Growth Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ Keep Your Identity Small https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/ Scientific Method https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Plus, Minus, Equals https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Raise the Level in the Room https://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/
	13 Feb 2023	Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse	00:58:38
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 Csikszentmihalyi https://amzn.to/3W8v8xs Mental models discussed in this episode: Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ You Are What You Train https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/ Technique Visualization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-visualization/ Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Perception-Action Coupling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-coupling/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Law of Contrast https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/ Flow https://bjjmentalmodels.com/flow/ Building Your Triggers https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers/ Reflecting "As If" https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Staying Loose https://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/
	20 Feb 2023	Ep. 219: Think Like an Analyst, feat. Jake Luigi	00:58:30
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/@LIMIBJJ Jake'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 Circles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Resulting Fallacy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ 80/20 Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Curse of Knowledge https://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/
	27 Feb 2023	Ep. 220: Note-Taking for Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Rachel Ranschau	01:04:13
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/3Z6nwgA Mental models discussed in this episode: Effortful Retrieval https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Extreme Ownership https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/ Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Naming Concepts https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/ Spaced Repetition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/spaced-repetition/ Ulysses Contracts https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ulysses-contracts/ Learning Modalities https://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/
	06 Mar 2023	Ep. 221: Getting Better Faster, feat. Jozef Chen	01:00:47
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 Waitzkin https://amzn.to/3XilAkq The Will to Keep Winning, by Daigo "The Beast" Umehara https://amzn.to/41zTDYq The Two Types of Gamers (Honers vs. Innovators) — Core-A Gaming https://youtu.be/C3q5nSqGXr4 Mental models discussed in this episode: Form to Leave Form http://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/ Making Smaller Circles http://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/ Shuhari http://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/ Investing in Loss http://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Path of Least Resistance http://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Plus, Minus, Equals http://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ Transfer of Learning http://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/ Beginner's Mind http://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Growth Mindset http://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/ Train With Purpose http://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/
	04 Mar 2023	SPECIAL: Gym Rats and Giving Back 2.0, feat. Andrew Wiltse	00:56:43
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-wiltse Wiltse Bros. on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WiltseBrothersBJJ Wiltse 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-win 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/
	13 Mar 2023	Ep. 222: Compression Locks, feat. Eli Knight	01:00:01
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/KnightJiuJitsu Get Eli's Compression Locks instructional on BJJ Fanatics: https://bjjfanatics.com/products/crushing-compression-locks-by-eli-knight Support Eli on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knightjiujitsu Get 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-knight Mental models discussed in this episode: Breaking Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/breaking-mechanics/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Choking Mechanics https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/ Committed Techniques https://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/
	20 Mar 2023	Ep. 223: Maximizing Student Success, feat. Thomas Rozdzynski	01:09:04
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/
	27 Mar 2023	Ep. 224: Waypoints and J-Points, feat. Matt Kwan	01:00:51
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/3Z7kR6e On Guard BJJ Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Resources mentioned in this episode: Less Impressed More Involved — YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJ Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing https://limibjj.mykajabi.com/ Jozef Chen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Waypoints https://bjjmentalmodels.com/waypoints/ Head Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/ Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ Staying Loose https://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/
	10 Apr 2023	Ep. 227: Designated Winners, feat. Josh McKinney	01:06:55
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/isuckatjiujitsushow Train with Josh at HeadnodHQ in Illinois: https://headnodhq.com/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinney/ Email Josh: josh@simplifyingjiujitsu.com Mental models discussed in this episode: Jita Kyoei https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Learning Modalities https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Curse of Knowledge https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/ Teach to Learn https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/ You Are What You Train https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/ Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Mental Gatekeeping https://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/
	03 Jun 2019	Ep. 22: Size Discrepancies	01:11:42
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 Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Growth from Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Dominant Angles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/ Microtransitions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/microtransitions/ Shifting Platforms https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shifting-platforms/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Grip Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	10 Jun 2019	Ep. 23: Instructor Series: Coaching	01:11:50
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 Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Psychological Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ Respect People, not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Learning Styles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-styles/ The Golden Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/ Kaizen https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	03 Apr 2023	Ep. 226: Postmodern Leglocks, feat. Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting	01:02:03
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 Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Double Trouble https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/ Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/ Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ Direct vs. Proxy Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/direct-vs-proxy-control/ 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/ Single vs. Double Lever Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/ Committed Techniques https://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/
	17 Apr 2023	Ep. 228: Inspiration, feat. Rafael Lovato Jr. & Dominyka Obelenyte	01:35:36
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/domdabomburmom/ 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/626467251528075 Timeless Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeless_jiujitsu/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Stress & Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ Compounding https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compounding/ Making Smaller Circles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/ Short-term/Long-term Paradox https://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/
	24 Apr 2023	Ep. 229: The Abundance Mindset, feat. Emily Kwok	01:30:02
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 Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Table Selection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/ Constraints-Led Approach https://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/
	01 May 2023	Ep. 230: Old Bastard Injury Prevention, feat. Mike Mahaffey	01:02:04
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/191 Mental models discussed in this episode: Short-Term / Long-Term Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/short-term-long-term-paradox/ Stress and Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Table Selection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Myopia https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/ Tipping Points https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/ Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Constraints-Led Approach https://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/
	08 May 2023	Ep. 231: Mental Models for Ultra-Heavyweights, feat. James "300" Foster	00:59:25
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/@James300Foster Train with James: http://fosterbjj.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Phases of Passing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/ Layers of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Dominant Angles https://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/
	15 May 2023	Ep. 232: Mental Models for Featherweights, feat. Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth	01:19:26
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/kintanon Train with Josh at Apex MMA in Georgia: https://www.apexconyers.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Types of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/ Body Tethering https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Return on Investment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/ Overwhelming Force https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/ Static vs. Dynamic Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/ Force Vectors https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-vectors/ Surface Area https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/ You Are What You Train https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Prioritize Longevity https://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/
	22 May 2023	Ep. 233: Gripfighting From the Top, feat. Chris "The Villain" Paines	01:32:31
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/BWitv9AKoNU Buy Chris' instructionals on BJJ Fanatics: https://bit.ly/43bQXzW Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvillainbjj/ Subscribe to Chris on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPainesBJJ Support Chris on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Vilaobjj Mental models discussed in this episode: Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Phases of Guard https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ Phases of Passing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Center of Gravity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/ 3 Joint Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/ Prevention Over Cure https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Win Conditions https://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/
	29 May 2023	Ep. 234: Gripfighting From the Bottom, feat. Jon Thomas	00:56:03
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/@JonThomasBJJ Check out Jon's website for instructionals: https://www.jonthomasbjj.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ Path of Least Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Controlled Breathing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/ Staying Loose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/ Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Concepts Over Techniques https://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/
	05 Jun 2023	Ep. 235: Bad Marriage Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Gant Grimes	01:21:20
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: kosotobjj@gmail.com Mental models discussed in this episode: Theory of Alignment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/ Defense Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/ Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ Path of Least Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Solid Frames https://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/ Mask Your Intentions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/ Jita Kyoei https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jita-kyoei/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ Technique Chaining https://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/
	12 Jun 2023	Ep. 236: Empathy, feat. Valerie Worthington	01:04:27
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: worthingtonvalerie500@gmail.com Resources discussed in this episode: Training Wheels, by Valerie Worthington: https://amzn.to/43O2cPs The Platinum Rule, by Tony Alessandra: https://amzn.to/3CEgUgB Cody Rhodes on "seeing race:" https://bit.ly/45Xc1ww Mental models discussed in this episode: Survivorship Bias https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/ The Golden Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/ Curse of Knowledge https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/ Self-Competition https://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/
	19 Jun 2023	Ep. 237: Losing Yourself, feat. Mandy Schneider	00:55:16
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 Afremow https://amzn.to/46bvvO4 Mindset, by Carol Dweck https://amzn.to/3qQk7a7 Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Mental Gatekeeping https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/ Psychological Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ Law of Contrast https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/ Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Resulting Fallacy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/ Compartmentalization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/ Growth Mindset https://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/
	01 Apr 2023	Ep. 225: Selling Manliness, feat. Rob Biernacki	00:16:15
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/
	26 Jun 2023	Ep. 238: Performance Nutrition for Regular People, feat. Steph Gaudreau	01:12:48
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-habits Mental models discussed in this episode: Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Scientific Method https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/ Certainty Bias https://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/
	03 Jul 2023	Ep. 239: BJJ Careers for Regular People, feat. Greg Sirico	00:59:49
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 Strengths https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/ Respect People, Not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/ Solid Foundation, Flexible Perimeter https://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/
	10 Jul 2023	Ep. 240: Position Series: Sideways Open Guard, feat. Priit Mihkelson	01:00:44
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/46HGUFi Defensive BJJ: https://www.defensivebjj.com/ Resources referenced in this episode: Jon Thomas Instagram reels: https://bit.ly/3JK95cP https://bit.ly/3D1tVkq André Galvão vs. Braulio Estima, ADCC 2013 https://youtu.be/Gui5wWJA4gI Mental models discussed in this episode: Seated vs. Supine Guards https://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/ Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/ Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Dominant Angles https://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/
	24 Jul 2023	Ep. 242: Position Series: The Lockdown, feat. Brandon Mccaghren	00:57:22
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/@brandonmcninja Get Brandon's lockdown instructional at BMAC academy: https://bmac.mykajabi.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Prevention Over Cure https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/ Myopia https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/ Shuhari https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/ Center of Gravity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Concepts Over Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/ First Principles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/ Controlling the Distance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/ Kuzushi https://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/
	17 Jun 2019	Ep. 24: Instructor Series: Opening a Gym	01:11:45
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 Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Loss Aversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	24 Jun 2019	Ep. 25: Instructor Series: Maintaining and Growing your Gym	01:17:24
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 Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Abundance Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	24 May 2023	BONUS: Less Impressed More Instructionals Ep.1: Open Guard	00:22:25
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 1 New Wave Open Guard Volume 2 Gordon Ryan: Thou Shall Not Pass Systematically Attacking From Open Guard Supine Position Lachlan Giles (SubMeta): Open Guard Retention Leg Drag Retention Want 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/@LIMIBJJ Follow 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/
	31 Jul 2023	Ep. 243: Overcoming Trauma Through Jiu-Jitsu, feat. David Figueroa-Martinez	01:02:59
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: Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Emotional Contagion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Incremental Learning https://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/
	14 Aug 2023	Ep. 245: Overcoming Obstacles, feat. Shama Ko	00:58:16
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/GirlsinGis Listen 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 Resistance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/ Keep Your Identity Small https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/ Permission Paradox https://bjjmentalmodels.com/permission-paradox/ Consistency https://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/
	21 Aug 2023	Ep. 246: Keep it Playful, feat. Alexander Darwin	01:02:45
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/combatcodes Read 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/B0BJ56BWCQ Mental models discussed in this episode: Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ Emotional Contagion https://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/
	04 Sep 2023	Ep. 248: The Closed Loop Strategy, feat. Shawn Williams	00:55:36
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-williams Mental models discussed in this episode: Position Over Submission https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/ Return on Investment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/ Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/ Windows of Opportunity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/windows-of-opportunity/ Form to Leave Form https://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/ Teach to Learn https://bjjmentalmodels.com/teach-to-learn/ Committed Techniques https://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/
	01 Jul 2019	Ep. 26: Instructor Series: Business Relationships & Networking	01:16:57
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 Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/ Idea Communism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
	11 Sep 2023	Ep. 249: Creating Luck, feat. Wesley "LambySeries" Seek	00:59:53
"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/lambyseriestv Follow Lamby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LambySeriesGG Subscribe to Lamby's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lambyseriesgaming Join Lamby's Discord: https://discord.gg/aHjyMnvNQh Mental models discussed in this episode: Table Selection http://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection/ Predictable Responses http://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Asymmetric Warfare http://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Kaizen http://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/ Investing in Loss http://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Shuhari http://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/ Do What Works http://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Beginner's Mind http://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Mindfulness http://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/ Building Your Triggers http://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/
	18 Sep 2023	Ep. 250: Work-Life Balance, feat. Riley Stearns	01:00:19
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 Principles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/ Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Raise the Level in the Room https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/ Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Teach to Learn https://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/
	25 Sep 2023	Ep. 251: The Ladder System for Guard Passing, feat. Kristian Woodmansee	01:05:14
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 Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ The Map Is Not the Territory https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Dominant Angles https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/ Grip Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/ Phases of Passing https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/ Inversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/ Funneling https://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/
	02 Oct 2023	Ep. 252: Ecological Drilling for Snobs, feat. Matt Kwan	01:12:01
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/@TheEssentialJiuJitsuPodcast Check out the On Guard online academy: https://onguardbjj.com/ Zara Can Do Jiu-Jitsu: https://amzn.to/46tACIH Resources discussed in this episode: BJJMM episode 206 feat. Dr. Rob Gray: https://bjj.plus/206 How We Learn to Move, by Dr. Rob Gray: https://amzn.to/3E5tg1o Mental models discussed in this episode: Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ Interleaving https://bjjmentalmodels.com/interleaving/ You Are What You Train https://bjjmentalmodels.com/you-are-what-you-train/ Effortful Retrieval https://bjjmentalmodels.com/effortful-retrieval/ Differential Learning https://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/
	09 Oct 2023	Ep. 253: Finding Your Why, feat. Joe Hannan	00:58:12
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/podcast Subscribe to BJJ Meditations on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bjjmeditations3786 Visit 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-learning Awakening from the Meaning Crisis, by John Vervaeke: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ Mental models discussed in this episode: Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ Keep Your Identity Small https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/ Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ Keep it Playful https://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/

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