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    BJJ Mental Models

    Your guide to a conceptual and intelligent Jiu-Jitsu approach.  BJJ black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests explain the concepts, strategies, and tactics behind the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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    Ep. 188: Position Series: Knee Shield, feat. Malachy Friedman Jul 18, 2022
    Show notes

    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/

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

    Ep. 187: Range of Motion, feat. Ryan Hurst Jul 11, 2022
    Show notes

    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/

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    If you love the podcast, you’ll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with 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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    Music by Enterprize:
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    Ep. 186: Unorthodoxy & Innovation, feat. Micah Brakefield Jul 04, 2022
    Show notes

    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:
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/
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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 185: F**k Your Jiu-Jitsu, feat. Rob Biernacki Jun 27, 2022
    Show notes

    This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki! Following up on a previous episode, Rob introduces Island Top Team's proprietary system for constraint-based training. He calls it "F**k Your Jiu-Jitsu," because he's Rob Biernacki, so of course he does. FYJJ has four categories: sweeping, passing, top control, and submission control.
    BJJ Concepts:
    https://bjjconcepts.net/
    Rob on Instagram:
    https://instagram.com/islandtopteam/
    Mental models discussed in this episode:

    • Constraints-Led Approach:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
    • Training Handicaps:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
    • Pattern Interrupts:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/pattern-interrupts/
    • Center of Gravity:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/center-of-gravity/
    • Keep it Playful:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
    • Phases of Guard:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
    • Tipping Points:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tipping-points/
    • Growth From Discomfort:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
    • Prevention Over Cure:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/
    • Static vs. Dynamic Control:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/
    • Investing in Loss:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
    • Staying Loose:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
    • Inertia:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inertia/
    • Yes, and...:
      https://bjjmentalmodels.com/yes-and/

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

    Ep. 184: The BJJ Generation Gap, feat. Robert Drysdale Jun 20, 2022
    Show notes

    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/
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/
    Follow us on social:
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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 183: Websites for BJJ, feat. Matt "Aesopian" Kirtley Jun 13, 2022
    Show notes

    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/
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/
    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

    Ep. 182: Position Series: Rubber Guard, feat. Brandon Mccaghren Jun 06, 2022
    Show notes

    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.
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    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/
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    Ep. 181: BJJ for Old F***s, feat. Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting May 30, 2022
    Show notes

    This week we're joined by fan favorites Rob Biernacki & Stephan Kesting! Rob and Stephan's newest instructional, "BJJ for Old F***s," explains concepts and tactics for safe and effective Jiu-Jitsu as you age. We dig into their ideas in this episode. A great listen for older grapplers, or anyone concerned about maximizing safety and effectiveness.
    Get the instructional here:
    BJJ for Old F***s: How to Defeat the Younger, More Athletic 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.
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    BONUS: The Great Star Wars Prequel Debate, feat. Robert Degle May 27, 2022
    Show notes

    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/
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    https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/
    Follow us on social:
    https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/
    Music by Enterprize:
    https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/


    Ep. 180: Gym Rats and Giving Back, feat. Andrew Wiltse May 23, 2022
    Show notes

    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.


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