Episodes
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In this week's mini-episode we explain one of the most commonly discussed mental models in Jiu-Jitsu: position over submission. This concept teaches us that it's often better to maintain position than risk losing it by hunting for submissions. This episode explains the reasoning behind "position over submission," as well as the exceptions.
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This week we're joined by Aldo Vergel de Dios! Aldo is the black belt head coach at Motion Jiu-Jitsu in Metro Manila, Philippines. In this episode, Aldo discusses a problem relevant to students and coaches alike: how to integrate conceptual Jiu-Jitsu thinking with on-the-ground practice.
Concepts Over Techniques
Follow Aldo on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aldojitsu
Train with Aldo at Motion Jiu-Jitsu:
https://www.motionjiujitsu.com/
Resources discussed in this episode:
BJJMM Ep. 162: The Language of Coaching, feat. Nick Winkelman
https://bjj.plus/162
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
Constraints-Led Approach
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
Cognitive Load
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
Ecological Dynamics
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
Inside Channel Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/
Probabilistic Thinking
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/
Invariants
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/invariants/
Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
Self-Organization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/
Phases of Guard
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/phases-of-guard/
Curse of Knowledge
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/
Psychological Safety
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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In this week's mini-episode we discuss two important and related concepts: inside channel control and outside channel control. Inside channel control refers to taking the inside route around your opponent's weapons, such as going under or between their legs as you'd do with X guard. Outside channel control refers to taking the outside route around your opponent's weapons, such as outside hook / de la Riva guard, closed guard, and matrix back takes.
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This week we're joined again by Drew Foster! Best known as u/darce_knight on Reddit and @drewdarce on Instagram, Drew is a black belt instructor at Elevate MMA in North Carolina, the host of The Neon Belly Podcast, and the host of the State of the Meta podcast on BJJ Mental Models Premium. In this episode, Drew breaks down the mechanics behind the anaconda choke.
Limb Coiling
Follow Drew on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce
Listen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast:
https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/
Buy Drew's instructionals on the d'arce and anaconda choke:
https://darcedynamics.com/
Resources discussed in this episode:
BJJMM Ep. 136: The Anaconda System, feat. Matt Skaff
https://bjj.plus/136
BJJMM Ep. 169: Submission Series: The D'Arce Choke, feat. Drew Foster
https://bjj.plus/169
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/
Alignment Over Position
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/alignment-over-position/
Position Over Submission
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/position-over-submission/
Body Tethering
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/body-tethering/
Concepts Over Techniques
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/concepts-over-techniques/
Overwhelming Force
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/overwhelming-force/
Asymmetric Warfare
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/
Gamification
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
Myopia
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
Single vs. Double Lever Control
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/single-vs-double-lever-control/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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In this week's mini-episode we're talking about crossing the center, an ancient mental model that appears in many martial arts beyond Jiu-Jitsu — and for good reason! The "center line" refers to an imaginary line running down the middle of your body, where your spine is. Forcing your opponent to "cross the center," or pass their arm or leg across the center line of their body, is a surefire way to break their posture and structure.
Further study:
BJJMM Mini Ep. 1: Base
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15022850-mini-ep-1-base
BJJMM Mini Ep. 2: Posture
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15078064-mini-ep-2-posture
BJJMM Mini Ep. 3: Structure
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15121901-mini-ep-3-structure
BJJMM Mini Ep. 4: Alignment
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15154544-mini-ep-4-alignment
BJJMM Mini Ep. 5: The Alignment Scorecard
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/16022574-mini-ep-26-crossing-the-center
Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki (exclusively on BJJMM Premium)
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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This week we're joined by Jake O'Driscoll! Jake is the black belt head coach at Essence BJJ in Perth, Australia. Best known for coaching Adele Fornarino to her incredible 2x ADCC 2024 World Championship win, Jake is also an accomplished competitor in his own right, having just won the IBJJF 2024 Pan Pacific No-Gi Heavyweight Championship in Masters 1. In this episode, Jake shares lessons on crossing the gap from good to great, and what separates the best in the world from the other outstanding grapplers in the sport.
Extreme Ownership
Follow Jake on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jakeod_essencebjj
Learn from Jake on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=112559996
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/
Zone of Genius
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/
Compartmentalization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compartmentalization/
Habits Over Results
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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In this week's mini-episode we finish our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains hybrid breaks, or submissions that combine multiple breaking mechanics such as linear breaks, rotational breaks, and slicers. Hybrid breaks are often more powerful than those relying on a single breaking mechanic.
(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)
Before you listen to this episode, check out:
Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule
Mini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics
Mini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanics
Mini Ep. 24: Slicer Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15940713-mini-ep-24-slicer-mechanics
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This week we're joined by Sara Rafferty! Sara is the agent and manager for Jiu-Jitsu standouts like Adele Fornarino, Brianna Ste-Marie, and Jake O'Driscoll. In this episode, Sara shares her advice on how athletes can leverage agents, managers, and representation to negotiate better sponsorships and fight contracts in Jiu-Jitsu.
The Golden Rule
Follow Sara Rafferty on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/a_rafferty
Follow Carolina Vallejo on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/carovallejojj
Resources discussed in this episode:
Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher & William Ury
https://amzn.to/3YxuU6n
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/
Timeframe Paradox
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/
Abundance Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
Trading Up
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/trading-up/
Anchoring Bias
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/anchoring-bias/
Self-Competition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains slicers, a submission that usually targets the bicep or calf, and discusses why these submissions may be underused due to IBJJF ruleset restrictions.
(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)
Before you listen to this episode, check out:
Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule
Mini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics
Mini Ep. 23: Rotational Break Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15901564-mini-ep-23-rotational-break-mechanics
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This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse! Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete. In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition. Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Follow Amanda on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/
Resources discussed in this episode:
BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Ley
https://bjj.plus/210
BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Bruse
https://bjj.plus/218
Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevens
https://amzn.to/4dOPNiK
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweck
https://amzn.to/4eFfG5L
The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy
https://amzn.to/3NnVGbX
Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
https://amzn.to/3Y6cadB
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/
Visualization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/
Controlled Breathing
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/
Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
Law of Contrast
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/
Reflecting "As If"
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/
Staying Loose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/
Growth Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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In this week's mini-episode we continue our series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains rotational breaks like kimuras, omoplatas, and heel hooks. We also explain the difference between internal and external rotations, and why internal rotations are so powerful.
(A note on terminology: a "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)
Before you listen to this episode, check out:
Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule
Mini Ep. 22: Linear Break Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15860578-mini-ep-22-linear-break-mechanics
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This week we're joined by Rob Biernacki, Cory Burton, and Gary Gilbert! Collectively, they are the coaching team at Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. In this episode, Rob and the team explain the importance of having a common coaching language across the entire team, and how our choice of language shapes our behavior.
Labeling
Train with Island Top Team in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada:
https://islandtopteam.com/
Learn from Island Top Team online at BJJ Concepts:
https://bjjconcepts.net/
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/labeling/
Theory of Alignment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/theory-of-alignment/
Self-Organization
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/
Gamification
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamification/
Constraints-Led Approach
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/
Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/
Cognitive Load
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-load/
Zone of Genius
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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In this week's mini-episode we begin a series of discussions on the different types of breaking mechanics in Jiu-Jitsu! This episode explains linear breaks like armbars and kneebars, which hyperextend the middle joint (elbow/knee) of a limb.
(A note on terminology: a linear "break" as described here is technically more of a "tear," as you're not breaking bone, you're tearing soft tissue. However, we'll use the term "break" as it's the more commonly accepted and understood term in Jiu-Jitsu.)
Before you listen to this episode, check out:
Mini Ep. 21: The 3 Joint Rule
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/15817572-mini-ep-21-the-3-joint-rule
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This week you're getting a bonus episode! Avery Lorenzato from Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado joins us to share his philosophy of "playing the sport." A great conversation on the importance of play, and what it's like to train at a gym that focuses on a games-based approach.
Follow Golden Jiu Jitsu on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/golden_jiujitsu
Train with Avery at Golden Jiu Jitsu in Colorado:
https://goldenjj.com/
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This week we're joined by Trey Hucks! Trey is best known as the founder of Slime Mold Grappling Club, an amazing database of Jiu-Jitsu games based on the ecological approach and other coaching best practices. In this episode, Trey makes the case for "Beer League Jiu-Jitsu," a mindset emphasizing the social and communal benefits of Jiu-Jitsu first and foremost, above athletic accomplishments or performance.
Ecological Dynamics
Visit the Slime Mold Grappling Club games database:
https://slimemoldgrappling.com/
Resources discussed in this episode:
BJJMM Ep. 203: Evidence-Based Coaching, feat. Greg Souders
https://bjj.plus/203
BJJMM Ep. 206: How We Learn to Move, feat. Dr. Rob Gray
https://bjj.plus/206
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamics/
Respect People, Not Positions
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/
Curse of Knowledge
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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In this week's mini-episode we discuss the 3 joint rule! It's an essential mental model for understanding how you control your opponent's arms and legs, especially when advancing position or attempting a submission.
More resources on the 3 joint rule:
BJJ Mental Models Ep. 270: The 3 Joint Rule, feat. Jeff Shaw
https://bjj.plus/270
The 3 Joint Rule — BJJMM Database
https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/3-joint-rule
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This week we're taking on a topic by listener demand: how to help BJJ business owners succeed financially! In this episode, we're joined by David Bayarena, a BJJ black belt, certified financial planner, and founder of Kaizen Wealth Planning and RONIN Financial Planning. David highlights topics relevant to all BJJ business owners, such as insurance, tax mitigation, succession plans, and retirement plans. Drawing parallels between financial and martial strategies, David emphasizes the need for diversification, paying oneself first, embracing total financial responsibility, and fostering a proactive approach to financial health in the martial arts realm.
Layers of Strategy
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https://www.roninwealth.com/
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https://www.kwealthplan.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/ronin_wealth
Resources discussed in this episode:
Profit First, by Mike Michalowicz
https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/layers-of-strategy/
Defense Paradox
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defense-paradox/
Red Queen Effect
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In this week's mini-episode we discuss hybrid choke mechanics! We've already covered the primary types of chokes in Jiu-Jitsu. Now let's talk about what happens when we combine these types of chokes, whether hybrid chokes are "better," and how hybrid chokes muddle complicated topics like rulesets and consent.
Listen to our prior mini-episodes on choke mechanics:
Mini Ep. 16: Blood Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15622350-mini-ep-16-blood-choke-mechanics
Mini Ep. 17: Air Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15660734-mini-ep-17-air-choke-mechanics
Mini Ep. 18: Compression Choke Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15699720-mini-ep-18-compression-choke-mechanics
Mini Ep. 18: Crank Mechanics
https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/15738946-mini-ep-19-crank-mechanics
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https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/choking-mechanics/
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This week we're joined again by Tum Energia! Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu digital content toward short-form content like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Stories. We discuss the implications to BJJ content creators, how practitioners can learn from content of different types, and the ethics of short-form content on our attention spans.
Learning Modalities
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https://www.instagram.com/tumenergia
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https://www.youtube.com/@energiamartialarts
Buy Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:
https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_tum-energia-voorn
Watch Tum's courses on The BJJ Project:
https://www.thebjjproject.com/
Resources discussed in this episode:
Ep. 205: Psychological Safety, feat. Tum Emergia
https://bjj.plus/205
SUBMETA:
https://submeta.io/
The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin:
https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning
Farnam Street, by Shane Parrish:
https://fs.blog/
Mental models discussed in this episode:
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/
Funneling
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/
Hick's Law
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/hicks-law/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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