This week we're joined by Scott Sievewright! Scott is the head coach at Primal MKE in Milwaukee and the host of the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast. In this episode, Scott shares his pragmatic take on ecological dynamics for beginners and coaches alike. It's a great gentle introduction to eco, covering topics such as: how eco differs from traditional methods, the importance of making mistakes, and why we shouldn't be afraid of developing bad habits. Follow Scott and Primal MKE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_mke/ Listen to Scott on the Primal MMA Coaching podcast: https://theprimalmmacoachingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ Growth From Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Psychological Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ Self-Organization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/ Intention https://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/ Feedback Loop https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/ 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/

This week we're joined by Dorothy Dao! Dorothy is a competition black belt now training under the Mendes brothers out of AOJ in Costa Mesa, California. Previously Dorothy had trained mostly with larger partners, but at AOJ she's found an elite competition team within her own weight class. In this episode, Dorothy shares how she's found success training with both much larger partners and also competitive athletes her own size. Follow Dorothy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_dorothydao Learn more about the Better Fight Fellowship: https://www.betterfight.org/ Follow the Better Fight Fellowship on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterfightfellowship Mental models discussed in this episode: Limb Coiling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/limb-coiling/ Elbow-Knee Connection https://bjjmentalmodels.com/elbow-knee-connection/ Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/ Grips Dictate Position https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/ Inside Channel Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inside-channel-control/ Force Compression https://bjjmentalmodels.com/force-compression/ Constant and Variable Tension https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/ Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ 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/

This week we're joined again by Lachlan Giles! In this episode, Lachlan talks about the philosophy of self-organization, where students take ownership of their own learning journey. We also touch on use cases for Lachlan's amazing platform SUBMETA and his thoughts on ecological dynamics in BJJ. Learn with Lachlan on SUBMETA: https://submeta.io/ Follow Lachlan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlan_giles/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Organization https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-organization/ Ecological Psychology https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-psychology/ Do What Works https://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/ Constraints-Led Approach https://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approach/ 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/

This week we're joined again by Rob Biernacki! Rob is fresh off an amazing performance at ADCC Open Canada 2023, where he won gold in the Masters division and Island Top Team took the #1 overall adult team rating. What makes this so impressive is that in addition to being a small team, they're also mostly hobbyists. In this episode, Rob breaks down his competition mindset: a rejection of the "alpha" tropes we see all over social media. Rob's approach is about trusting in your training, being comfortable with the work done, yielding to the possibility of loss, and identifying as perseverant. Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteam/ Join Rob's online academy, BJJ Concepts: https://bjjconcepts.net/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Keep Your Identity Small https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/ Cognitive Dissonance https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/ Kaizen https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/ Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ Raise the Level in the Room https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/ Train With Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Probabilistic Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking/ Win Conditions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/ 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/

This week we're joined again by Stephan Kesting! In this episode, the legendary Grapplearts instructor breaks down key concepts from his latest instructional, Rolling Backtakes for Everyone. Follow Stephan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephan_kesting/ Resources mentioned in this episode: The Dope Mount, The Easiest Way to Get to the Mount —Stephan Kesting https://youtu.be/hhZx5ZFhSQw Rolling Backtakes for Everyone, by Stephan Kesting https://www.grapplearts.com/rolling-backtakes-for-everyone/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Predictable Responses https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/ Committed Techniques https://bjjmentalmodels.com/committed-techniques/ Economy of Motion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/economy-of-motion/ Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/ Static vs. Dynamic Control https://bjjmentalmodels.com/static-vs-dynamic-control/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Critical Control Points https://bjjmentalmodels.com/critical-control-points/ 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/

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

This week we're joined again by Drew Foster! Drew Foster is a black belt instructor at Elevate MMA in North Carolina, the host of The Neon Belly Podcast, and a frequent contributor on /r/bjj under the alias Darce_Knight. In this episode, Drew discusses a topic we've wanted to get into for a long time: impostor syndrome. Oxford Dictionary defines impostor syndrome as "the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills." Follow Drew Foster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewdarce Listen to Drew on The Neon Belly Podcast: https://theneonbelly.buzzsprout.com/ Check out Drew's contributions on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Darce_Knight/ Mental models discussed in this episode: Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/ Double Down on Strengths https://bjjmentalmodels.com/double-down-on-strengths/ Respect People, Not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/ Kaizen https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/ Reflecting "As If" https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/ Loss Aversion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/loss-aversion/ Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/ 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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

"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/

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/

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

This week we're joined by Alexander Darwin! Alexander is a black belt at Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is best known as the author of the BJJ-inspired sci-fi/fantasy novel, The Combat Codes. In this episode, Alexander talks about the ethos of keeping it playful: a statement we've all heard before, but also a philosophy that significantly increases your enjoyment of — and performance in — Jiu-Jitsu over the long term. Follow Alexander and The Combat Codes on social: https://www.instagram.com/combatcodes/ https://www.facebook.com/CombatCodes/ https://twitter.com/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/

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/

This week we're joined by Shanti Abelha! Shanti is a multi-time black belt world champion, management consultant, and head coach at Hive BJJ in Copenhagen. In this episode, Shanti draws upon her business management experience to introduce lean methodologies and explain how they can transfer to skill development in BJJ. Follow Shanti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantibjj/ Train with Shanti at Hive BJJ: https://hivebjj.com/ Resources discussed in this episode: Toyota Kata, feat. Mike Rother — YouTube https://youtu.be/ARbMvYQaRGg Mental models discussed in this episode: Shuhari https://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/ Investing in Loss https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/ Habits Over Results https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/ Scientific Method https://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/ 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://bjjmentalmodels.com/ Need more BJJ Mental Models? Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/ Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/ Follow us on social: https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/ https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/ Music by Enterprize: https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week we're joined by David Figueroa-Martinez! David is a black belt, instructor, and writer training out of Gracie La Mesa in California. In this episode, David discusses how Jiu-Jitsu, while not a replacement for therapy, can still be a powerful tool for assisting in trauma recovery. Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dfm.2099/ David's website: https://dfm2099.me/ Dawnbreakers BJJ: https://www.dawnbreakersbjj.com/ Mental models discussed in this episode: 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/

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/

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