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  • We're launching a brand new mini-podcast! Once a week, we'll publish a brief explanation of a key mental model for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This week we're talking about base, one of the core elements from Rob Biernacki's theory of alignment.

    Further study:

    BJJMM Ep. 1: Alignment
    https://bjj.plus/1

    BJJMM Ep. 50: Alignment 2.0, feat. Rob Biernacki
    https://bjj.plus/50

    Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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  • This week we're joined again by Dominyka Obelenyte! Dom is a black belt under Marcelo Garcia, a 4x black belt and 10x overall world champion, and a longtime BJJ Mental Models collaborator and coach. In this episode, Dominyka breaks down mental models for Jiu-Jitsu gameplanning alongside her new Digitsu instructional, The Art of the Gameplan.

    Get Dom's gameplanning instructional on Digitsu:
    https://digitsu.com/programs/art-of-the-gameplan-dominyka-obelenyte

    Follow Dom on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/domdabomburmom

    Check out Dominyka's art:
    https://www.dominyka-art.com/


    Resources discussed in this episode:

    Million Dollar Weekend, by Noah Kagan
    https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Inversion
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/

    Asymmetric Warfare
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/

    Win Conditions
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/

    Ecological Dynamics
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/

    Investing in Loss
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/

    Kaizen
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/

    Habits Over Results
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/

    Consistency
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/

    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.

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

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  • Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro

    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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  • This week we're joined again by Josh McKinney! Josh is a coach at HeadnodHQ in Illinois and a black belt under Kyle Watson. In this episode, Josh breaks down his "Champions Stay Present" coaching strategy: a mindfulness-based method to help athletes achieve their best performance and mental state.

    Follow Josh on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thejoshmckinney

    Check out the I Suck At Jiu Jitsu Show:
    https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMcKinney
    https://www.instagram.com/isuckatjiujitsushow


    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    BJJMM Ep. 227: Designated Winners, feat. Josh McKinney
    https://bjj.plus/227

    Essentialism, by Greg McKeown
    https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/

    The Purler Way audio course (requires BJJMM Premium)
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/products/the-purler-way-feat-nick-purler/

    Headspace
    https://www.headspace.com/


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Mindfulness
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/

    Visualization
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/

    Hick's Law
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/hicks-law/

    Concepts Over Techniques
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

    Consistency
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/

    Ecological Dynamics
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/

    Cognitive Dissonance
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/

    Building Your Triggers
    https://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.

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

  • This week we're joined again by Dr. Mike Piekarski! Better known as "Doctor Kickass" on Instagram, Mike is a BJJ black belt under Henry Akins and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. In this episode, we discuss ways to safely apply the stack pass and reduce your risk of injury while defending it.

    Follow Mike on social:
    https://www.instagram.com/doctor_kickass
    https://www.facebook.com/mike.piekarski.50

    Work with Mike:
    https://linktr.ee/doctor_kickass


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Economy of Motion
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/

    Static vs. Dynamic Control
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/

    Body Tethering
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/

    Return on Investment
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/

    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

  • This week we're joined by Giles Garcia! Giles is the head coach at Ronin Grappling in Glasgow, Scotland. In this episode, Giles explains why it's so important that coaches help their students simplify their thinking surrounding Jiu-Jitsu.

    Follow Giles on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/el_guanche

    Train with Giles at Ronin Grappling:
    https://roningrappling.com/

    Learn from Giles online at BJJ Codex:
    https://www.bjjcodex.com/


    Resources discussed in this episode:

    White Belt Survival Course w/ Christian Graugart
    https://youtu.be/vOznf6T9B8I


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Concepts Over Techniques
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

    Elbow-Knee Connection
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/

    Ecological Psychology
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/

    Incremental Learning
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/

    Cognitive Load
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/

    Consistency
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/

    Gamification
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/

    Grips Dictate Position
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/

    Grip Inversion
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grip-inversion/

    Priit's 45° Rule
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/priits-45-rule/

    Inside Channel Control
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/

    The Map Is Not the Territory
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/

    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

  • This week we're joined by Stuart Cooper! Stuart is best known for his incredible Jiu-Jitsu documentaries, but he's also an outstanding black belt with a deadly guard passing game. In this episode, Stuart joins us to discuss some of the best styles and strategies for passing the guard.

    Follow Stuart on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilms

    Subscribe to Stuart's YouTube channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilms

    Support Stuart's work on Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/StuartCooperFilms


    Resources discussed in this episode:

    Less Impressed More Involved — YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/@LIMIBJJ

    Demetrious Johnson — YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/c/135mightymouse


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Technique Chaining
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/

    Types of Guard
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/types-of-guard/

    Mirrored Stances
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mirrored-stances/

    Dictate the Pace
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/

    Inside Channel Control
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/

    Controlling the Distance
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/

    Overwhelming Force
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/

    Mask Your Intentions
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/

    Dilemma
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/

    Elbow-Knee Connection
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/

    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

  • We're giving you a bonus episode because yesterday's release was an April Fools' Day joke. 🤣

    This episode is the second in a new BJJ Mental Models Premium series: Grappling With Confidence. In this episode, we're joined by breakout star and 2023 ADCC European champion Jozef Chen! Jozef discusses the importance of confidence for building resilience, the challenges faced by high-profile grapplers, and strategies for compartmentalization.

    Follow Jozef on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj

    Watch Jozef on the B Team YouTube channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/@BTeamJiuJitsu


    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    BJJMM Ep. 221: Getting Better Faster, feat. Jozef Chen
    https://bjj.plus/221

    How Jozef Chen is Changing BJJ — Alec Baulding
    https://youtu.be/p0kK1JlC8Gw

    BJJMM Ep. 257: Mindset for Betas, feat. Rob Biernacki
    https://bjj.plus/257

    The Chimp Paradox, by Dr. Steve Peters
    https://amzn.to/43xb8Kb

    Less Impressed More Involved x BJJMM collab podcast
    https://bit.ly/3VwYxoi


    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all 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/


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

  • This week we're joined again by Priit Mihkelson, formerly of Defensive BJJ! In this episode, Priit shares some shocking news: he is abandoning his study of defensive Jiu-Jitsu. We discuss Priit's new focus on 100% offensive BJJ, including topics such as: flash submissions, attacking from inside the guard, winning by injury stoppage, and biting mechanics.

    Follow Priit on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/priit_mihkelson

    Sign up for Defensive BJJ (soon to be rebranded Offensive BJJ):
    https://defensivebjj.com/


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Submission Over Position
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/submission-over-position/

    Victory by Injury
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/victory-by-injury/

    Biting Mechanics
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/biting-mechanics/

    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

  • This week we're joined by Mike Jaramillo! Mike is John Danaher's first black belt and the advanced no gi instructor at the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York. In this episode, Mike discusses Jiu-Jitsu's power as a "happy pill" to enhance mental health, combat depression, and bring people together.

    Follow Mike on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/mikejaramillo_bjj

    Follow The Happy Pill Project on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thehappypillproject

    Support The Happy Pill Project:
    https://linktr.ee/thehappypillproject

    Support the We Defy Foundation:
    https://wedefyfoundation.org/


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Mindfulness
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/

    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.

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

    Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

  • This episode was originally for BJJ Mental Models Premium subscribers, but you're getting it for free! The Highest Levels is a BJJMM Premium podcast on peak performance hosted by Emily Kwok and Joe Hannan. In this episode, Emily is joined by arguably the greatest pound-for-pound grappler in the history of the sport, Marcelo Garcia. I really don't have any words to describe this one - give it a listen.

    Follow Marcelo on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/marcelogarciajiujitsu/

    Follow Emily on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/emilykwokbjj/

    Follow Joe on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/bjj_meditations/


    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

    Sign up here for a free trial:
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

  • This week we're joined again by Emily Kwok! Emily is a peak performance consultant and multi-time BJJ black belt world champion representing Marcelo Garcia. In this episode, Emily introduces polarity mapping: a powerful tool for understanding nuance and breaking through either/or thinking. We discuss polarities in Jiu-Jitsu, such as: tension/slack, fast/slow, retraction/extension, holding on/letting go, and concepts/techniques.

    Emily's website:
    https://www.emilykwok.com/

    Emily's Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/emilykwokbjj


    Resources discussed in this episode:

    BJJMM Ep. 121: Kegan's Theory of Adult Development, feat. David Zeitler
    https://bjj.plus/121

    Polarity Management, by Barry Johnson
    https://amzn.to/3PpPMsp


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Probabilistic Thinking
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/

    Staying Loose
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/

    Limb Coiling
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/

    Shuhari
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/

    Concepts Over Techniques
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

    Theory of Alignment
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/

    Force Compression
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/

    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

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    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

  • This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki! Fresh off winning his first world championship at 2023 IBJJF No Gi Worlds in the masters 4 black belt middleweight division, Rob joins us to unveil a new submission he's been developing for the past year: the roadhouse choke. It's a modified throat post choke that Rob recently used successfully in competition, and it's surprisingly legal under most rulesets.

    Watch Rob's demonstration of the roadhouse choke:
    https://youtu.be/5-WKLUfG2H4

    Watch Rob use the roadhouse choke in competition:
    https://youtu.be/1AyB89AzkDs

    Buy Rob's roadhouse choke instructional:
    https://bjjconcepts.net/roadhouse

    Follow Rob on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Do What Works
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/

    Choking Mechanics
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/

    Predictable Responses
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/

    Committed Techniques
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/

    Opening Salvos
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/opening-salvos/

    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/


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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/

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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

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  • We make a LOT of educational Jiu-Jitsu content here at BJJ Mental Models! Whether you're into our free resources or a BJJMM Premium subscriber, here's a playbook on how to best use ALL our content to become a better grappler.

    Watch this on YouTube to see the visuals:
    https://youtu.be/4vbreoHjVR8

    Here's a link to the course mentioned in this episode:
    https://bit.ly/436VPrb


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  • This week we're joined by David Porter! David is a black belt under Pedro Sauer and manages XCAL Martial Arts in Ashburn, Virginia. In this episode, David discusses the importance of choosing your coaching language carefully. David shares best practices such as: focusing on evergreen mechanics, clarity in language, aligning with student goals, avoiding complacency, and naming conventions.

    Follow David on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/lanky_mongoose

    Train with David at XCAL:
    https://xcal.com/

    Check out David's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:
    https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/all/fighter_dave-porter


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Cognitive Load
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/

    Tokui Waza
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/

    Concepts Over Techniques
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

    Survivorship Bias
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/

    The Map Is Not the Territory
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/

    Curse of Knowledge
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/

    Naming Concepts
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/naming-concepts/

    Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!

    If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.

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  • This week we're joined by black belt and Yoga for BJJ founder Sebastian Brosche! Sebastian joins us to break down one of our favorite strategies: position as submission. The meta is increasingly evolving to appreciate the importance of submission-level pressure. In this episode, we explain why that is and how to do it.

    Follow Sebastian on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaforbjj

    Subscribe to Yoga for BJJ on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/user/yogaforbjj

    Join Yoga for BJJ:
    https://yogaforbjj.net/join_us

    Become a Yoga for BJJ instructor:
    https://yogaforbjj.teachable.com/


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Controlled Breathing
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/

    80/20 Rule
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/80-20-rule/

    Probabilistic Thinking
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/

    Dictate the Pace
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/

    Pattern Interrupts
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/

    Static vs. Dynamic Control
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/

    Position Over Submission
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/

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  • This week, Brother Matt joins us again to break down common Jiu-Jitsu mistakes such as failing to regulate tension, failing to fight for the inside channel, failing to manage the distance, failing to set goals, believing your coach knows everything, and failing to clear your trademark with JT Torres.

    Follow Matt on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/onguardbjj

    Join the On Guard BJJ Online Academy:
    https://onguardbjj.com/p/online


    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    The Fastest Way: To Become An Effective Guard Passer (No Gi), by John Danaher
    https://bit.ly/3wnnXKz

    Longstep Masterclass, by Tainan Dalpra
    https://bit.ly/42YJSEh


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Staying Loose
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/

    Constant and Variable Tension
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/

    Force Compression
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/

    Inside Channel Control
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/

    Controlling the Distance
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/

    Seated vs. Supine Guards
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/seated-vs-supine-guards/

    Layers of Guard
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-guard/

    Grips Dictate Position
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/

    Phases of Passing
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-passing/

    Do What Works
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/

    Feedback Loop
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/

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  • This week we're joined again by Kristina Barlaan! Kristina is a black belt under Caio Terra, and is a passionate advocate for mental health in the Jiu-Jitsu community. In this episode, Kristina joins us to speak candidly about her personal experiences with high-functioning anxiety as a Jiu-Jitsu coach and athlete.

    Follow Kristina on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/kbjiujitsu

    Email Kristina:
    [email protected]

    Connect with Erin Herle for mental performance coaching:
    https://erinherle.com/

    Feb 25 2024: Train with Kristina & Erin in Queens NY!
    https://www.girls-in-gis.com/events/
    (Event is a fundraiser in support of Shama Ko, Program Director at Girls in Gis, during her battle with cancer)


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Resulting Fallacy
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/
    Psychological Safety
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/

    Stress and Recovery
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/

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  • This week we're joined again by Jeff Shaw! Jeff is the head instructor at Bellingham BJJ and the co-creator of the "Creating Gym Culture" series on BJJ Mental Models Premium. In this episode, Jeff joins us to break down the 3 Joint Rule: a critical mental model for understanding how to control your opponent's limbs.

    Follow Jeff and Bellingham BJJ on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/jeffmshaw
    https://www.instagram.com/bellinghambjj

    Train with Jeff at Bellingham BJJ:
    https://bellinghambjj.com/


    Resources discussed in this episode:

    The 3 Joint Rule — BJJ Mental Models
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/

    Creating Gym Culture (requires BJJMM Premium)
    https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/creating-gym-culture-feat-jeff-shaw


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    3 Joint Rule
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule/

    Concepts Over Techniques
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/

    Position Over Submission
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/

    Probabilistic Thinking
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/

    Predictable Responses
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/

    Grips Dictate Position
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/

    Resulting Fallacy
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/

    Elbow-Knee Connection
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/

    Double Trouble
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-trouble/

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  • This week we're joined again by Josh "Kintanon" Wentworth! Josh joins us to break down a powerful and underloved position: the honey badger. This is effectively when you "turtle" inside your opponent's guard and dig for a double under or stack pass. It's an amazing tactic for opening and passing the guard, especially against larger opponents.

    Follow Josh on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/apexconyers/

    Argue with Josh on Reddit:
    https://www.reddit.com/user/kintanon

    Train with Josh at Apex MMA:
    https://www.apexconyers.com/


    Resources discussed in this episode:

    Jiu-Jitsu for Hobbits, feat. Josh Wentworth (requires BJJMM Premium):
    https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/jiu-jitsu-for-hobbits-feat-josh-kintanon-wentworth

    BJJMM Camp 2023 recorded sessions (requires BJJMM Premium):
    https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/products/camps-seminars

    Josh's Knee Shield Half Guard instructionals:
    https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kneeshieldhalf (Gi)
    https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kneeshieldnogi (No gi)


    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    Limb Coiling
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/

    Predictable Responses
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/

    Inside Channel Control
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/

    Elbow-Knee Connection
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/

    Surface Area
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/

    Leading Edges
    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/

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